Greek Salad Bowl Grilled Chicken (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken tops a refreshing Greek salad with feta, olives, and tangy dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Greek Salad

08 - 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
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 fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and ensure full coating. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board, rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Place chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
06 - Divide the salad among four serving bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grilled chicken turns unexpectedly juicy thanks to a quick marinade, and you'll want to steal a piece right off the board.
  • This bowl is both beautiful and quick—ideal for impressing guests or tricking yourself into believing you made something elaborate.
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps it moist—the first time I skipped this, I ended up with dry slices.
  • Soak red onions in cold water for 10 minutes if you hate a spicy bite; it completely changes the finished salad.
03 -
  • Mix the chicken marinade directly in a resealable bag for easy cleanup and even coverage.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a jar so leftovers are quick to shake—no fuss, no spill.
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