Greek-Style Chicken with Pickled Onions, Tomatoes, and Tzatziki - Everyday Food with Sarah Carey

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Strained yogurt offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

red onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: white onions

Shallots add a milder flavor, while white onions are often less expensive.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Thighs are juicier and pork tenderloin is often cheaper.

In a medium bowl, combine onion and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

In another medium bowl, combine chicken, lemon zest, and oregano; season with salt and pepper.

In a third medium bowl, make tzatziki: Combine cucumber, yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes to pickled onions and serve with chicken, tzatziki, and rice.

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