Grilled Chicken Greek Chicken
Fresh and tangy this salad is full of Mediterranean flavor. Topped with grilled chicken this salad is the perfect weekday lunch or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons juiced
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup orzo cooked according to package
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup feta cheese broken into chunks
Greek Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Add in chicken breasts and mix until chicken is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes - 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat and cook chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches at least 165F. About 8 minutes per side.
- In a small jar combine all ingredients for the Greek Dressing. Shake to combine and set aside.
- Assemble your salad by combining chopped lettuce, cooked orzo, sliced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, kalmata olives, and feta cheese. Top with sliced chicken and a drizzle of the Greek dressing and enjoy
