Greek Salad Bowl Grilled Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Grilled chicken and classic Greek salad unite for a bright, hearty bowl with crisp veggies and tangy feta.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 18 ounces)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Greek Salad

08 - 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
09 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 large cucumber, diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
04 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
05 - Drizzle dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
06 - Divide the salad into four bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get bold Greek salad flavors and tender chicken in just one bowl, making cleanup seriously easy.
  • This recipe wins over both health-focused friends and those craving something hearty with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Never skip letting the chicken rest&cutting too soon leads to dry meat.
  • Soaking red onion slices in water for five minutes changed my salad from harsh to perfectly mellow.
03 -
  • Grill chicken over high heat for a few seconds at the end to get those irresistible char marks.
  • The dressing is even better if you let it sit for five minutes before pouring, letting flavors meld together.
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