Greek Salad Grilled Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken layered on crisp Greek salad makes a nutritious, high-protein meal for lunch or dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 pounds)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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

→ Salad Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The grilled chicken turns out juicy every single time, and the marinade is the secret.
  • This bowl is perfect when you want a meal that's both satisfying and light on its feet.
02 -
  • If you crowd the grill, the chicken steams and loses the char—so cook in batches if needed.
  • Salads wilt quickly with dressing, so never toss until just before serving for maximum crunch.
03 -
  • Always pat chicken dry before marinating for even grilling and tricky sticking prevention.
  • Letting the salad sit for just five minutes after dressing lets flavors meld without getting soggy.
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