Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce
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Chicken Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Sauce
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My favorite meal prep recipe, this Greek chicken gryo salad transforms chicken gyros into a HEALTHY salad with an EASY homemade tzatziki sauce that's loaded with tangy dill FLAVOR! Ready in 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salad
- 6 cups lettuce Romaine or Iceberg recommended
- 1 cup tomatoes diced or halved if using cherry/grape tomatoes
- 1 cup English cucumber diced small
- 1 cup crushed pita chips
- 1 cup diced or crumbled Feta cheese
- ½ cup Red Onions diced small
Tzatziki Sauce
- 8 ounces plain greek yogurt must be Greek yogurt, I used 0% fat
- about 1/2 English cucumber finely grated (about 2/3 to 3/4 cup grated cucumber; use coarsest blade of a box grater)
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- pinch sugar optional and to taste
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Instructions
For the Chicken:
- To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, evenly sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly.
- When chicken is about 90% cooked through, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice (use caution because it will bubble up), and allow chicken to simmer another 1 to 2 minutes, or until done.
- Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces; set pan aside off the heat while you assemble the salad.
For the Salad:
- To a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pita chips, onions, chicken and any cooking juices (loaded with flavor) from the pan; set aside.
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- To a medium bowl, add all ingredients, whisk to combine, taste, and check for flavor balance. Add additional salt, pepper, lemon juice, pinch sugar, etc. if necessary, to taste.
- Evenly drizzle sauce over the salad, to taste. Salad is best fresh.
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Notes
- If you want a thicker tzatziki sauce, you may want to wring out the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel.
- Extra sauce will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days, noting it may thin out as time passes and the cucumbers release their juices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
737kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1892mg
(79%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1892mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
27 reviews
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