Description
Delicious Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy tzatziki dressing. Infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, this salad is ideal for summer picnics or a quick lunch. Its vibrant colors and delightful flavors make it a standout meal that everyone will love. Perfect as a main dish or side, this versatile recipe is easy to prepare and an excellent way to utilize leftover chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Chill Sauce: Refrigerate tzatziki for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Chop Veggies: Dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces during the chill time.
- Slice Chicken: Let cooked chicken rest for five minutes before slicing into strips.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss sliced chicken with diced cucumbers and tzatziki sauce until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg