Greek Grilled Chicken with Feta Salad 🍗🥗
A refreshing and protein-packed meal inspired by Mediterranean flavors!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Greek Salad:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Marinate & Grill the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
2️⃣ Prepare the Greek Salad:
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and olives (if using).
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper, then toss well.
3️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Place the salad on a plate and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Add the sliced grilled chicken on the side.
Garnish with extra oregano or a squeeze of lemon.
Enjoy this delicious and fresh Mediterranean meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~450 per serving | Protein: ~42g per serving