Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors. Imagine succulent grilled chicken combined with crunchy cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt, and aromatic dill, all drizzled with zesty lemon juice. Perfect for picnics or barbecues, this colorful salad is not just a meal but an experience that brings friends and family together. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated (squeeze out excess water)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add chopped chicken to the tzatziki sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Incorporate diced vegetables like bell peppers or red onion if desired for added crunch.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately over greens or in pita pockets garnished with extra dill or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg