Description
Refreshing and zesty, this Tzatziki Chicken Salad combines tender chicken and crunchy cucumbers enveloped in creamy tzatziki dressing—a perfect dish for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 20 minutes).
- While the chicken cools, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth to create the tzatziki dressing.
- Shred or chop the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with diced cucumber and tzatziki dressing until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg