🥗 Greek Chicken Salad Bowl

A fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean bowl with juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍗 For the Chicken Marinade

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

🥗 For the Salad Base

• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cucumber, diced

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

🥣 For the Greek Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

🍚 Optional Add-Ins

• Cooked quinoa or brown rice

• Warm pita bread

• Hummus or tzatziki

• Sliced avocado

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Add chicken and coat well.

3. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

• Grill over medium heat for 5–7 minutes per side or

• Pan-sear in a skillet over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

• Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

3️⃣ Prepare the Dressing

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl

1. Add romaine as the base.

2. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.

3. Add sliced chicken.

4. Drizzle with dressing.

5. Add optional grains or sides if desired.

🥄 Nutrition (Approx. per serving – without grains)

• Calories: ~420

• Protein: 38g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 27g

• Fiber: 3g

❓  (Q&A)

Q1: Can I meal prep this?

Yes! Store chicken, veggies, and dressing separately. Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.

Q2: How do I make it low-carb or keto?

Skip grains and reduce onion/tomato slightly. Add extra olive oil or avocado for healthy fats.

Q3: Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely. It saves time and works great.

Q4: What’s the best substitute for feta?

Try goat cheese or dairy-free feta alternative.

Q5: Can I bake the chicken instead?

Yes. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, depending on thickness.

Q6: How do I make it more authentic?

Traditional Greek salads (Horiatiki) typically don’t include lettuce. You can skip romaine and focus on tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.