🥗 Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
Main Ingredients
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2 boneless chicken breasts
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5 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
Salad Base
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4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup cucumber (diced)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cup black olives (sliced)
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¾ cup feta cheese
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½ cup parsley (chopped)
Optional Toppings
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½ cup hummus (on the side)
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2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or pine nuts
Dressing (Besides Chicken Marinade)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp honey
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½ tsp mustard
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp salt
Method
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Mix:
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olive oil + lemon juice + garlic + oregano + paprika + salt + pepper
Coat the chicken, cover, and marinate for 30–60 minutes.
2️⃣ Grill the Chicken
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Preheat grill pan or BBQ on medium heat
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Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked
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Remove, rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl add:
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lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley
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Place grilled chicken on top
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Add feta cheese and seeds/nuts
4️⃣ Add Dressing
Shake/mix dressing and drizzle over salad. Toss gently.
✅ Serving Options
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Serve fresh
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Pair with hummus on the side
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Eat with pita bread or wraps
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I make this without a grill?
Yes! Use a grill pan, air fryer, or oven at 200°C until chicken is cooked and slightly charred.
Q2: What can replace feta cheese?
You can use:
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fresh mozzarella
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ricotta salata
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or skip cheese and add avocado
Q3: How long can I store it?
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Chicken alone: 3 days in fridge
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Salad assembled: Best eaten same day
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Without adding dressing it can last 1–2 days, just add dressing before eating.
Q4: Can I add more protein?
Sure! Add:
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boiled eggs
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chickpeas
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or grilled prawns/shrimp
Q5: How to make it spicy?
Add:
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½ tsp chili flakes to marinade OR
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drizzle sriracha over chicken after grilling
Q6: Is this healthy?
Yes, it’s high protein, low carb (without pita), full of healthy fats from olive oil and nutrients from veg.
Q7: Can I meal-prep it?
Yes! Prep like this:
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Grill and slice chicken
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Store veggies separately
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Mix when ready to eat