Tzatziki Marinated Chicken Recipe
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4.8
Tzatziki Marinated Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe uses boneless chicken breasts marinated in store-bought tzatziki combined with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then baked with Italian-seasoned vegetables at 425°F. The high heat roasting locks in moisture in the chicken while gently caramelizing the veggies. The addition of kalamata olives at the end adds a salty tang that complements the creamy sauce and fresh vegetables.
The dish is served with extra tzatziki for dipping. The combination yields tender chicken with the creaminess and garlic notes of tzatziki, alongside roasted vegetables that retain some bite and take on herbaceous and slightly sweet flavors.
Using store-bought tzatziki simplifies preparation and adds a consistent texture and flavor. The recipe balances protein and vegetables in one pan, streamlining cleanup and cooking time.
Ingredients
Tzatziki Chicken
- 2 chicken breast boneless
- ¼ cup tzatziki plus extra for dipping, store-bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Greek Veggies
- 2 bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- ½ medium red onion chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and toss with the tzatziki, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes and add them to a 13x18" baking sheet. Toss them with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Nestle the chicken amongst the veggies and bake for 18-22 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the olives around the chicken. Serve the chicken with extra tzatziki on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Store-bought tzatziki works well for this recipe; Summer Fresh brand is recommended.
- For a different flavor, try substituting regular tzatziki with mint tzatziki as an alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1406mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1156mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2813IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 223mg | 248% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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