Tzatziki Chicken Salad
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender grilled chicken with creamy tzatziki sauce, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs. Perfect for warm weather, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavors that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s an ideal choice for summer picnics or light dinners that impress family and friends while keeping mealtime fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and deseeded
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill or bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool before slicing.
- Make Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: Cut cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss chicken with tzatziki sauce.
- Add Crunch: Incorporate chopped cucumbers or diced bell peppers for extra texture.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Finish with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
- Serve: Plate the salad and garnish with additional dill if desired; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg