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Fresh Greek Chicken Salad Bowl Recipe with Easy Homemade Tzatziki

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A fresh, colorful, and satisfying Greek chicken salad bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for marinade)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (for marinade)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (for marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and drained (for tzatziki)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: Grate half a cucumber and drain excess water using a strainer or cheesecloth. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well, cover, and chill.
  3. Chop the salad ingredients: Wash and chop romaine lettuce, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, halve Kalamata olives, and crumble feta cheese. Toss all in a large salad bowl.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. Assemble the salad bowl: Arrange sliced chicken over the salad. Add dollops or drizzle of tzatziki on top or serve on the side. Garnish with extra oregano or fresh dill if desired.

Notes

Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Rest chicken after grilling to keep it juicy. Grill pan or skillet can be used; oven baking is an alternative. Tzatziki can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the fridge.

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Keywords: Greek chicken salad, tzatziki, healthy salad bowl, grilled chicken, Mediterranean recipe, homemade tzatziki, fresh salad, easy dinner

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