Refreshing Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe
Enjoy a vibrant Tzatziki Chicken Salad that combines juicy chicken with creamy tzatziki and fresh veggies, making it perfect for warm days or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, diced cucumber (drained), chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Dice any additional vegetables like red onions or bell peppers and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Once cooked chicken has cooled slightly, chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to the veggie mix along with the tzatziki dressing. Stir gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve over mixed greens or inside pita pockets with extra dill if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling for enhanced flavor. - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or grilled tofu. - Add feta cheese for an extra layer of taste.
Find it online: https://masonrecipes.com/tzatziki-chicken-salad/