Description
Mediterranean Delight Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring tender chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy tzatziki dressing, this salad is perfect for warm days or any gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill weed, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through; let cool before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber (squeezed of excess water), minced garlic, dill weed, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend sliced chicken with diced cucumbers and tzatziki dressing until coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled with pita bread or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg