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.
Servings: 4 salads
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 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon 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
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon 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
