Easy Grilled Cornish Hens and Zucchini With Greek Marinade, Tzatziki, and Greek Salad Recipe

Serves: 2 Save

Ingredients (17)

  • For the Tzatziki:
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 pint (2 cups) Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Cornish hens, about 1 pound each
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon juice and 2 teaspoons zest from 1 lemon
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin oliveo oil
  • 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, split in half lengthwise
  • 2 to 3 pocketless Greek-style pitas
  • 1 recipe Easy Chopped Greek Salad

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats

Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes!