Mary Berry's chicken escalope with tzatziki has earned positive reviews from home cooks looking for a quick, flavourful addition to their midweek meals. The recipe, shared from the Mary Makes it Easy cookbook, is described as a "super speedy midweek meal" that can be on the table in no time.
Easy to Make and Full of Flavour
One home cook commented: "Easy to make, full of flavor, would make it again." Another added: "This recipe is simple to put together and is delicious. I love the flavour of the chicken, balanced nicely with the tzatziki. The tartness and acidity of the tzatziki is a great complement to the spicy chicken. This is a new recipe that has been added to my repertoire. Thanks Mary. Love it!"
The dish requires minimal ingredients and preparation time, making it ideal for busy evenings. Mary's tzatziki can be made up to three days in advance, saving valuable time on busy nights.
Mary Berry's Chicken Escalope with Tzatziki Recipe
The TV chef said of her recipe: "A quick supper dish, great for sharing. Tzatziki is a Greek and middle European dip – I love it and spread it on toast and top it with avocado!"
Ingredients for Four People
- Two large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Two tsp dried mustard powder
- One tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- One tbsp freshly chopped dill
- One to two tbsp sunflower oil
Tzatziki Ingredients
- 200g Greek yoghurt
- One garlic clove, finely grated
- Half a cucumber, deseeded and coarsely grated
- Three tbsp freshly chopped mint
Method
Place the chicken breasts onto a chopping board. Slice them in two, horizontally through the middle. Lay a piece of baking paper over the chicken breasts and hit with a rolling pin until it is thin. Remove the baking paper and sprinkle with mustard powder, parsley and dill. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle over the oil.
Heat a frying pan until very hot. Add the chicken breasts and fry for two minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest for a few minutes. Make the tzatziki by mixing the yoghurt, garlic, cucumber and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve the chicken alongside the dip. You can add a salad, rice or new potatoes alongside. Any leftover tzatziki is great on toast or in salads, according to the Happy Foodie who shared the recipe.
