Description
A fresh and flavorful Greek-inspired chicken salad with homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-fry chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill to make tzatziki sauce.
- Toss cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta in a bowl.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use fresh dill for the best tzatziki taste.
- Serve with warm pita bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, tzatziki, salad, healthy, Mediterranean