Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Bake Surprise is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. Baked to perfection, this dish is a satisfying and wholesome meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
For the Chicken Bake:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and dill to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble the dish: Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Spread half of the tzatziki mixture over the chicken, coating evenly. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives around the chicken.
- Bake the dish: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, top the chicken with the remaining tzatziki sauce, sprinkle with feta cheese, and return to the oven uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Tzatziki Bake hot with rice, couscous, or warm pita bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the tzatziki mixture for 2-4 hours before baking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra clove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
