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Tzatziki Chicken Salad Bowl (The Ultimate Healthy Recipe)

This Tzatziki Chicken Salad Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal loaded with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, homemade tzatziki sauce. It is the perfect healthy and easy recipe for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Equipment

  • 3 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Grater
  • 1 Skillet or Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly to remove all excess water. In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and olive oil. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Let rest, then shred using two forks.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, sliced red onion, and chopped celery. Add half of the tzatziki sauce and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Divide the romaine lettuce and cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the tzatziki chicken salad, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and an extra dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best flavor, make the tzatziki sauce a few hours or even a day in advance.
Tip 2: A rotisserie chicken works great as a shortcut for this recipe.
Tip 3: Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.