Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish that transports your taste buds to sun-drenched shores. This vibrant salad features tender, grilled chicken coated in homemade tzatziki sauce, crisp cucumbers, and fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics or light weeknight dinners, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, dice cucumber and any other desired vegetables (like bell peppers).
- In a large bowl, mix sliced chicken with diced vegetables and tzatziki sauce until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (260g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg