Description
Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing blend of tender chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy tzatziki dressing, perfect for light meals or warm-weather picnics.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4)
- Plain Greek yogurt (1 cup)
- Cucumber (1 large)
- Fresh dill (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic cloves (2, minced)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooled slightly, shred chicken into pieces.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with cucumbers and tzatziki dressing until well coated.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra dill or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in tzatziki for 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. - Enhance with additional veggies like bell peppers or olives.