Description
Greek Style Chicken Plate with Tzatziki & Fries is a fresh, flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy lemon-oregano chicken, crispy golden fries, creamy homemade tzatziki, and a bright cucumber-tomato salad. It’s an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Fries:
- 1 bag frozen fries
For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (liquid squeezed out)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Pinch of salt
Optional:
- Feta cheese
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- Bake fries according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Let rest, then slice.
- In a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (well squeezed), garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill if time allows.
- Toss cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and red onion with a pinch of salt.
- Assemble plates: add fries, sliced chicken, a generous scoop of tzatziki, and fresh salad. Serve with extra lemon if desired.
Notes
- Squeeze the grated cucumber thoroughly so the tzatziki stays thick and creamy.
- Chicken thighs will be juicier and more forgiving than breasts.
- Store leftovers separately for best texture.
- Fries reheat best in an oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg