This greek chicken salad recipe combines tender chicken thighs coated in a greek yogurt marinade with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a slew of vegetables for the perfect meal prep or main dish salad. Kalamata olives, capers and feta cheese round out this Greek salad with chicken giving it a classic Mediterranean flavor.
INGREDIENTS:
For the chicken:
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb chicken thighs skinless and boneless
For the dressing:
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For The Salad:
4 cups romaine lettuce roughly chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
1 cup Persian cucumber thinly sliced
1 medium avocado sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup kalamata olives
2 tablespoons capers
Lemon wedges to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.In a large wide bowl, combine the ingredients to marinate the chicken; Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken thighs. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2.Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the chicken thighs and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with beautiful grill marks.
3.Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken to the salad and drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss.
4.Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
