Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines succulent marinated chicken with a creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, this vibrant salad bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and customizable with seasonal ingredients, it’s a delightful way to bring the taste of Greece to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated (excess moisture squeezed out)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens or lettuce with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Top with diced chicken.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg