Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the delectable flavors of Greek tzatziki chicken pizza. This tantalizing dish combines the best of both worlds, featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with tender chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, fresh vegetables, and a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices. Its simplicity in preparation belies its burst of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're a seasoned pizza enthusiast or a novice cook looking to impress your friends and family, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a Greek tzatziki chicken pizza that is both visually stunning and gastronomically satisfying.
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GREEK TZATZIKI
This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb or with whatever you like!
Provided by LeeleeCooks
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 8h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Add lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 190.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
TZATZIKI CHICKEN
I like to make classic chicken recipes for my family but the real fun is trying a fresh new twist. -Krisen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For sauce, mix the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes per side. Top with cheese. Serve with sauce and, if desired, lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
GREEK CHICKEN WINGS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Garlic, dill and lemon put a Greek spin on wings, and a tangy cucumber sauce makes them even more addictive!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 3h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 2 tablespoons of the yogurt, the oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the garlic, 1 tablespoon dill weed, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add chicken. Tightly seal bag; turn several times to coat chicken. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining yogurt and sauce ingredients until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Arrange chicken in pan.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
GREEK TZATZIKI CHICKEN PIZZA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I absolutely love Greek chicken salads, as well as traditional tzatziki sauce typically found on gyros, so I combined the two dishes to create this delicious pizza. The Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Harvest Dill Dips Mix is a perfect accompaniment to all the simple, delicious ingredients. In each bite, you get the creamy, garlicky tzatziki as well as the savory chicken, salty olives, rich tomatoes, and tangy feta. Greek perfection!
Provided by the2dees
Categories Weeknight
Time 45m
Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To make the tzatziki, combine the Greek yogurt, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Harvest Dill Dips Mix, 1 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic in a food processor.
- Process until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a separate dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile; roll the dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Transfer dough to a lightly greased pizza pan. Brush 1 teaspoons olive oil over the entire crust and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Remove crust and transfer to a wire cooling rack until completely cool.
- Remove the tzatziki from the fridge and add the chopped cucumbers. Stir well. Spread the sauce evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the artichoke hearts, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the sauce. Top with the chopped chicken and Feta cheese.
- Cut into 8 slices and enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
GREEK TZATZIKI
An excellent accompaniment to souvlaki or gyros. Tastes best if allowed to sit refrigerated for several hours. You can find Greek style yogurt for this recipe in Greek or Middle Eastern delicatessins, or just feel free to use plain yogurt.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grate cucumbers and allow to drain in a sieve, weighted by a heavy plate, for 15 minutes.
- Wrap grated cucumbers in cheesecloth to squeeze all remaining liquid out.
- Set grated cucumbers in a mixing bowl.
- Place garlic cloves in a mortar and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Grind into a paste and add mixture to cucumbers.
- Whisk together yogurt, vinegar, pepper, mint, and oil.
- Add yogurt mixture to cucumbers and garlic and mix all together thoroughly.
- Refrigerate until needed.
RANCH CHICKEN TZATZIKI CASSEROLE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. A baked chicken casserole, made with tzatziki sauce, feta, and spinach.
Provided by Oatbran27
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 pan, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prep:.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a a bowl and pour into a freezer bag with the chicken marinade between 30 mins and 4 hours.
- Tzatziki Sauce.
- Combine the garlic clove, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl. In another bowl after straining the greek yogurt, mix in the ranch dressing and feta. Then stir in the olive oil garlic mixture. Finally, add the cucumber.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Chicken:.
- Take the chicken out of the bag. Put on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 25-30 minutes After cooking cut the chicken into cubes and then put in a casserole pan. Mix in the tzatziki sauce and spinach once it is thoroughly mixed cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. After that take the pan out , take off the foil and put the topping on the casserole and bake for another 5 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Take out, let sit for 5-10 minutes then enjoy.
GREEK SALAD PIZZA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. A cold pizza with spinach, chicken, olives, feta, and a twist on tzatziki. We love salads and fresh ingredients and are always trying to put new twists on it. The tzatziki evolved from when I first started making gyros and was in a hurry and bought some cucumber ranch dressing. This is an improvement on that.
Provided by jdent18
Categories Weeknight
Time 50m
Yield 2 slices, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together yogurt, drained cucumbers, shallots, ranch dip mix, lemon juice, dill and put in refigerator for at least two hour, overnight is best to let flavors really come together. Spread desired amount of yogurt mix over pizza crust. Some people like a lot and some a thin layer.Layer fresh spinach over sauce followed by chicken, olives, tomatoes and sprinkle feta over top. Cut and serve Serve extra yogurt sauce on side to dip if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 367.1, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.4
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.
Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH WHITE PIZZA WITH SPINACH AND CHICKEN #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This recipe is a take on a "White Spinach Pizza." We are substituting alfredo sauce with a Hidden Valley Greek Ranch sauce.
Provided by VanessaNLana
Categories Weeknight
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 slices, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sautee diced chicken chunks in a pan, set aside.
- Prepare pizza dough mix according to directions on the box. Brush dough with olive oil.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt and packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix. Spread on pizza dough according to how much sauce you like on your pizza. You can use any leftover sauce for dipping!
- Spread parmesan cheese over pizza.
- Spread spinach over cheese.
- Place tomatoes on pizza. As many or as little as you like, or none at all.
- Sprinkle cooked chicken on top of all the other toppings.
- Cook according to temperature and time on the pizza dough box, or until browned.
- Remove pizza from oven and allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest, optional.
- Cut into 6 or more slices, depending on size.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 801.8, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 27.5
GREEK TZATZIKI CHICKEN
Go Greek for dinner tonight with this classic recipe for Greek Tzatziki Chicken that's rich with the tasty flavors of lemon, garlic and dill.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings, 2 kabobs and 2 Tbsp. sauce each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 6 ingredients until blended. Pour half over chicken in medium bowl; stir to evenly coat. Stir cucumbers into remaining sauce. Refrigerate both 30 min.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 8 skewers. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until done, turning occasionally.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
Tips:
- To make the tzatziki sauce, use high-quality Greek yogurt. This will give the sauce a rich and creamy flavor.
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs in the tzatziki sauce. Dill, parsley, and mint are all great options.
- If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizza on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still juicy.
- Serve the pizza immediately after it comes out of the oven. This will ensure that the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
This Greek tzatziki chicken pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. The combination of the creamy tzatziki sauce, the juicy chicken, and the crispy crust is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pizza recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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