Description
Get ready to enjoy a refreshing and flavorful twist on classic chicken salad with this Tzatziki Chicken Salad recipe! Made with juicy chicken, cool and crisp cucumbers, fragrant dill, and a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing, this dish is a delightful symphony of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup finely diced Persian cucumbers
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. You can grill, bake, or pan-cook the chicken until it’s fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Once the chicken is cooled, dice or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumbers, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until the dressing is well combined.
3. Add the cooked, diced or shredded chicken to the dressing and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Refrigerate the Tzatziki Chicken Salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to thicken. Serve the salad on its own, in a wrap, or over a bed of fresh greens for a light and refreshing meal.
Notes
The combination of lean protein from the chicken, healthy fats from the olive oil, and probiotics from the Greek yogurt makes this salad a powerhouse of nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg