Description
A delicious blend of grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate to let flavors meld.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad Bowl: In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the Tzatziki: Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the salad ingredients.
- Garnish: Optional – sprinkle additional dill or crumbled feta on top.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and savor the vibrant flavors!
Notes
For a seafood twist, substitute chicken with grilled shrimp. To make it vegetarian, use tofu instead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad, Tzatziki, Greek, Healthy Dinner, Summer Recipes