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Greek Grilled Chicken Salad

Greek Grilled Chicken Salad is a healthy Mediterranean meal made with juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and homemade Greek dressing.
Ready in about one hour.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Greek / Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • 1½ pounds chicken tenders

For the Salad

  • Homemade Greek dressing
  • 8 ounces romaine lettuce chopped
  • 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 English cucumber sliced and diced
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives to taste
  • Greek feta cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken tenders and coat well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Prepare your homemade Greek dressing and set it aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, shallots, and Kalamata olives.
  • Toss the vegetables with about 4 tablespoons of the dressing.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad.
  • Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Remove excess marinade from the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Assemble the Greek Grilled Chicken Salad by placing cooked chicken over the prepared salad.
  • Drizzle with the remaining Greek dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts or thighs work just as well.
  • Add roasted chickpeas for extra texture.
  • Serve with warm pita bread.
  • Fresh parsley or dill makes a wonderful garnish.
  • Homemade dressing provides the freshest flavor.