Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly balances tender grilled chicken with a creamy tzatziki dressing. Bursting with flavors from crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and garlic, this salad is ideal for warm weather dining or a light lunch. Quick to prepare and customizable, it makes an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Enjoy it solo or pair it with pita bread for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before chopping.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and cucumber into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce; mix until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving in bowls or plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg