Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that perfectly combines juicy chicken with creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs. This delightful salad brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table, making it an ideal choice for warm summer evenings or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a meal prep favorite that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup firm cucumbers, grated (squeeze out excess moisture)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; juices should run clear.
- While chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the tzatziki sauce.
- After grilling, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine chopped chicken with tzatziki sauce in a large bowl and mix gently until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg