Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or impressing guests, this salad bursts with flavor and vibrant colors. Easy to prepare and versatile, it can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Dice any additional vegetables you prefer.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with chopped veggies and gently fold in the tzatziki sauce until everything is well coated.
- 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: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg