Greek chicken chop salad
Prepare a Greek chicken chop salad with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade dressing.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless) | 800 | Grams |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 60 | Milliliters |
| Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) | 60 | Milliliters |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Cloves |
| Oregano (dried) | 2 | Tsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Romaine Lettuce (chopped) | 2 | Heads |
| Cucumber (sliced) | 1 | Count |
| Cherry Tomatoes (halved) | 250 | Grams |
| Red Onion (thinly sliced) | 1 | Count |
| Kalamata Olives (pitted and halved) | 100 | Grams |
| Feta Cheese (crumbled) | 150 | Grams |
| Red Wine Vinegar | 30 | Milliliters |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the grilled chicken strips and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the Greek chicken chop salad immediately.
Prep
- Marinate chicken breasts for at least 2 hours in advance.
Kitchen equipment
Grill or Grill PanResealable Bag