Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
1 cucumber
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden crust forms
Transfer to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked
Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl to make tzatziki
Slice cooked chicken and arrange in 4 cucumber boats carved from 1 large cucumber (remove seeds for stability)
Spoon tzatziki sauce over chicken
Garnish with additional dill and a drizzle of olive oil
Notes
Use frozen chicken breast for quicker thawing
Double tzatziki for fridge storage
Replace cucumber with lettuce cups for a low-fiber option
Chicken can be grilled instead of baked
Marinate chicken 15-30 minutes beforehand for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Seared/One Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg