Grilled Chicken Salad with Tzatziki Sauce

BriBri

South Beach Phaes 2 friendly

ingredients

  • Chicken:
  • 1 oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • Tazatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (get the Fage greek yogurt if you can find it)
  • 2/3 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
  • 3/4 tsp minced garlic
  • 2/3 oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 oz white vinegar
  • 1 oz chopped fresh dish (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 1/2 oz chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 salt
  • 6 oz shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tomato (5 oz) diced

directions

  • 1

    Chicken:

  • 2

    Combine the oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; add the chicken. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Drain and discard the marinade.

  • 3

    Grill the chicken until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 160 degrees and the juices run clear. Refrigerate until chilled.

  • 4

    Sauce:

  • 5

    Combine the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, oil, vinegar, dill, mint, and salt. Process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.

  • 6

    To serve, julienne the chicken and arrange on a bed of lettuce. Place the tomato pieces on top. Serve w/ the sauce.

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