Grilled Goat with Cucumber and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled goat recipe is something I've been making all summer because it's so incredibly simple yet impressive. The meat cooks in just thirty minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner, and goat is surprisingly affordable compared to other proteins. What really sets this dish apart is the cooling cucumber and mint yogurt sauce, which pairs beautifully with the rich meat. Yogurt is packed with probiotics that support digestion, so you're getting nutrition alongside incredible flavor. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, it tastes like you've spent way more effort than you actually have.
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Ingredients
- 800 gramsgoat meat
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 2 mediumcucumber(diced)
- 237 mlmint leaves(chopped)
- 473 mlplain yogurt
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the goat meat with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil.
- 3
Grill the goat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
Tip: For medium-rare, cook for about 5 minutes total.
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped mint leaves, plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Stir well.
Tip: Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Serve the grilled goat with the cucumber yogurt sauce on the side.
Tip: Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
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