Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy cucumbers, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for warm days or quick lunches, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant flavors and delightful textures, it’s sure to transport your taste buds to sunny shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped chicken to the tzatziki mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg