Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tzatziki Chicken Salad, where tender grilled chicken meets a creamy, tangy tzatziki dressing. This refreshing dish is bursting with fresh cucumbers, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon juice, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics or quick weekday lunches. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dice cucumbers and slice red onions thinly. Halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. Toss until well-coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature on pita bread or alone on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg