Description
Experience a taste of summer with Tzatziki Chicken Salad! This vibrant dish features tender grilled chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy tzatziki dressing that is sure to impress. Perfect for picnics or casual dinners, this salad combines fresh flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ideal recipe for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or bake chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), approximately 6-7 minutes per side if grilling.
- Grate cucumber; squeeze out excess moisture. Mix with Greek yogurt, remaining garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Chop grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces; toss with tzatziki sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with extra cucumbers and dill.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg