Description
Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated in a zesty lemon garlic dressing, served over a fresh Mediterranean salad with creamy tzatziki and warm garlic flatbreads. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- Chicken & Flatbreads:
- 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved to make 4 fillets
- 4 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
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- Marinade / Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon red vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (or 2 large garlic cloves)
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
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- Tzatziki Sauce (or store-bought):
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- Salad:
- 3 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways and thickly sliced
- 8 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 7 oz marinated feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup for dressing and refrigerate.
- Add the chicken to the remaining marinade, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki: mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and divide between four plates.
- Warm flatbreads in a pan over low heat or prepare homemade garlic flatbreads if desired.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thickly.
- Top each salad plate with sliced chicken and cut flatbreads. Drizzle with reserved dressing and serve with tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut, but skip the marinade step.
- For a low-carb version, omit the flatbread or serve with lettuce wraps.
- Homemade tzatziki is best when made in advance to let flavors meld.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep – just store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with flatbread and tzatziki
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
