Description
A refreshing salad bowl featuring marinated chicken, tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, cucumbers, and Kalamata olives, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or cubing.
- In a large salad bowl, arrange the chopped romaine lettuce. Top with sliced cucumbers, red onions, and Kalamata olives.
- Place the sliced or cubed grilled chicken on top of the salad and spoon the tzatziki sauce over everything. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately or with warm pita bread.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if possible. Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor and consider adding toasted nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg