Name: Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-490411H6M10S
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: – 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; – 2 tablespoons olive oil; – 2 cloves garlic, minced; – 1 tablespoon dried oregano; – 1 teaspoon paprika; – Salt and pepper to taste; – 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, etc.); – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; – 1 cup cucumber, diced; – ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced; – ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; – Feta cheese, for topping (optional); – 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; – ½ cup cucumber, grated and drained; – 2 cloves garlic, minced; – 1 tablespoon lemon juice; – 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill); – Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

– For the Chicken Gyro Salad:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, etc.)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– Feta cheese, for topping (optional)

– For the Tzatziki Sauce:
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– ½ cup cucumber, grated and drained
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Creating Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

3. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

4. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to combine.

5. Add Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the salad mixture.

6. Drizzle Tzatziki: Spoon the tzatziki sauce generously over the salad and toss lightly to combine everything.

7. Top with Feta: If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad for an extra burst of flavor.

8. Serve: Transfer the salad to individual plates or serve it in the bowl for sharing.

These steps will guide you in creating a delicious Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Fat: 15g
Protein: 30g