Crispy Greek Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (For a creamy base.)
• 1 medium cucumber (Grated and well-drained.)
• 1 clove garlic (Minced.)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (Chopped.)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Freshly squeezed.)
• to taste salt (For seasoning.)
• to taste black pepper (Freshly cracked.)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (For a crispy coating.)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 pinch lemon zest (For seasoning.)
• as needed flour (For dredging.)
• 1 large egg (Beaten.)
• as needed tablespoons olive oil (For frying.)
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (Arugula, romaine, or baby spinach.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved.)
• 1 small red onion (Thinly sliced.)
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (Pitted.)
• 1/2 cup feta cheese (Crumbled.)
• as needed olive oil (For drizzling.)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (For the salad dressing.)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Tzatziki ---

2. 2

   Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill while preparing the chicken.

3. 3

   --- Prepare Chicken ---

4. 4

   Slice chicken breasts into cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs seasoned with a little oregano.

6. 6

   --- Fry to Golden ---

7. 7

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   --- Build the Salad ---

10. 10

    Toss mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon, then season lightly.

11. 11

    --- Assemble and Serve ---

12. 12

    Slice the crispy chicken and arrange over the salad. Add tzatziki, sprinkle with feta, and serve immediately.