Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a perfect summer dish that combines juicy chicken with a creamy, herby tzatziki sauce. Topped with crisp cucumbers and fresh dill, this salad is not only vibrant in color but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for picnics or casual gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- While chicken cools, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Chop cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine with the tzatziki sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently until coated.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg