Delicious Chicken Salad with Yogurt Marinade and Pita Bread
Craving a flavorful and healthy meal that’s bursting with Mediterranean vibe ? Look no further than this delicious Chicken Salad with Yogurt Marinade and Pita Bread! This recipe is inspired by classic gyros, but with a lighter and more customizable twist. Juicy chicken marinated in a fragrant yogurt blend is served over a bed of crisp lettuce and fresh vegetables. A cool and refreshing tzatziki sauce (optional) adds another layer of flavor, while toasty pita bread provides the perfect vessel for scooping it all up. This satisfying salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a fun picnic spread. So ditch the takeout menus and whip up this easy and flavorful dish in no time!
About Time:
- Prpe Time: 15 mins.
- Cook Time: 20 mins.
- Total Time: 35 mins plus 4 hours marinating.
- Yield: 04 Serves.
Ingredients:
- For the Yogurt Marinade:
- 1 cup (100g) plain, low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For the Chicken:
- 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks or 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
- For the Salad:
- 2 small red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sumac (or a squeeze of lemon juice)
- ½ medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 4 cups shredded lettuce (such as romaine or iceberg)
- For the Tzatziki Sauce (optional):
- Remaining grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups (200g) plain, low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For Serving:
- 4 whole-wheat pita breads, toasted