Name: Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cup cucumber sliced; 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced; 1/3 cup kalamata olives; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup grated cucumber; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki); 1 clove garlic minced (for tzatziki); 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki); 1/4 teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)

Description

Ready for a burst of Mediterranean freshness? This Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki is a complete meal in a bowl—vibrant, wholesome, and insanely flavorful. Juicy grilled chicken meets crisp veggies, creamy tzatziki, and briny olives for a satisfying combo you can enjoy as a light dinner, quick lunch, or even a healthy meal prep. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a high-protein healthy snack, or a quick lunch that’s anything but boring, this easy recipe delivers flavor and balance in every bite.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups romaine lettuce chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup cucumber sliced

1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced

1/3 cup kalamata olives

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup grated cucumber

1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)

1 clove garlic minced (for tzatziki)

1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)

1/4 teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked. Rest before slicing.

3. Grate cucumber and squeeze out water. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, and salt to make tzatziki.

4. Add chopped romaine to bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and olives.

5. Spoon tzatziki into the center and serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the chicken with a squeeze of lemon just before serving.

You can sub in chicken thighs for even more tenderness and depth of flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: healthy lunch, easy dinner, Greek salad, grilled chicken bowl