Greek Chicken Meatloaf With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Meatloaf With Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATLOAF; 1/2 cup vidalia onion, diced; 1/2 cup red pepper, diced; 1/2 cup green pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 lbs ground chicken; 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko, if available); 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons mediterranean oregano flakes; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (can sub with lemon juice); 1/4 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional); SAUCE; 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dry dill weed or 3 teaspoons fresh dill weed, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional); 1 cup low-fat sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt; finely chopped mint, to taste

Servings: persons

MEATLOAF
1/2 cup vidalia onion, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 lbs ground chicken
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko, if available)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons mediterranean oregano flakes
2 tablespoons lemon zest (can sub with lemon juice)
1/4 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
SAUCE
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry dill weed or 3 teaspoons fresh dill weed, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
1 cup low-fat sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt
finely chopped mint, to taste

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["MEATOAF.", "Preheat oven to 350F degrees.", "Heat skillet over med-high heat, add oil.", "Saute onion, peppers celery to soften, about 5 minutes.", "Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.", "Set aside.", "In large mixing bowl, stir together chicken and next 8 ingredients plus saute veggies.", "Mix until just combined; too much mixing toughens meat.", "Spray a 9"" loaf pan with cooking spray.", "Spread mixture into the pan, making sure that there are no air spaces in mixture.", "Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center register 165F degrees.", "Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.", "SAUCE.", "Mix all ingredients and chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Makes 1 cup.", "GYROS.", "Using favorite pita round, cut in half and cut for pita pocket, if needed. Slather lots of sauce inside pita. Slice meatloaf or cut into 1"" cubes. Insert about 1/4 cup meatloaf, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced cucumber (optional) -- ENJOY!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATLOAF, 1/2 cup vidalia onion, diced, 1/2 cup red pepper, diced, 1/2 cup green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken Meatloaf With Tzatziki Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Greek Chicken Meatloaf With Tzatziki Sauce

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