Greek Salad Bowl Grilled Chicken (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken over crisp Greek salad delivers a flavorful, healthy bowl for lunch or dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lbs)
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 crumbled feta cheese

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to achieve an even distribution.
06 - Divide salad among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The juicy grilled chicken is marinated so it tastes absolutely crave-worthy every time.
  • This salad is refreshingly crisp and loaded with satisfying toppings, so you never feel like you're missing out.
02 -
  • If you skip marinating the chicken, the flavor just isn’t the same—learned that on a rushed night.
  • Adding the dressing right before serving keeps the lettuce vibrant and crunchy instead of soggy.
03 -
  • If you grill the chicken pan, press it slightly with a spatula to get those tasty marks.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or mint right before serving—they revive any leftovers, too.
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