• Home
  • About
  • Blog Policies
  • Contact Me
  • Media / PR
    • Brand Representation/Sponsorship
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter

Powered By Mom

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers, Snacks, Starters
    • Beverages, Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts and Treats
      • Cakes, Pies & Tarts
      • Cookies, Brownies & Dessert Bars
      • Frozen Treats
      • No Bake Desserts and Treats
    • Dressings and Sauces
    • Grilled/BBQ Food
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Kid Friendly Snacks, Lunches & More
    • Salads, Salad Bowls & Noodle Bowls
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker-Crockpot
    • Soups and Stews
  • Travel
    • Bahamas
    • Belize
    • Cruise Travel
    • Canada
      • British Columbia
    • Caribbean
    • Israel
    • Mexico
    • United States
      • California
      • Disneyland and Disneyworld Travel
      • Florida
      • Illinois
      • Las Vegas
      • Oregon
      • Pennsylvania
      • Universal Studios California and Florida
      • Washington State
    • Travel Tips
    • Travelling with Pets
  • Pets
  • Gadgets/Tech
    • Accessories for Gadgets and Tech
  • Family and Home
    • Accessories
      • Accessories for Kids and Parenting
      • Accessories for Men Reviews & Tips
      • Accessories for Women Reviews & Tips
    • Appliances for the Home Small and Large
    • Beauty
    • Bedding, Mattresses, Beds & All Bedroom Accessories
    • Children
    • Clothes Reviews and Tips
      • Clothes for Kids
      • Clothes for Men
      • Clothes for Tweens & Teens
      • Clothes for Women
    • Decor Reviews & Tips
    • Home Basics and Essentials Reviews & Tips
    • Necessities, Supplies, School Supplies and More
    • Shoes Reviews & Tips
      • Shoes Children
      • Shoes Men
      • Shoes Tweens & Teens
      • Shoes Women
  • Index
  • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Grilled Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

in Grilled/BBQ Food, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads and Meals in a Bowl on 07/07/20

Jump to Recipe

Easy & Delicious Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

This grilled Greek chicken salad is a perfect light and refreshing choice loaded with protein and tons of delicious Mediterranean flavours! You can top this delicious salad with the dressing that is also the marinade for the chicken and/or with homemade (or store-bought) tzatziki. We’re including a quick tzatziki recipe too.

Make no mistake, this Greek chicken salad is a meal, it’s not an appetizer or side dish, it is your main course and you will be deliciously full! Make sure to check out my secret at the bottom when it comes to pita bread or is it pita bread? hmmmGreek chicken salad

Disclosure:  I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this site are my own.

Hot weather? No problem this chicken is grilled!

I don’t know about you but since it’s July here, we’re getting our hot summer weather and I hate warming the house up more by turning the oven on. I love to grill on the BBQ and I even do it up until the fall, sometimes the winter if I can get away with it. So even better if I can grill this Greek chicken and serve it warm or cold and use the leftovers for oh so many meals.

That’s if it lasts long enough to use up for leftovers! Don’t worry though I’ll share how to bake this chicken too. Greek chicken salad two bowls

Tzatziki or no Tzatziki?

Is it even Greek food if you don’t have tzatziki? Asking for a friend, kidding, you need the tzatziki. Okay maybe need is a strong word, you want it and although it’s technically not needed with the flavourful marinade/dressing it’s the perfect finishing touch to this grilled Greek chicken salad. After all, you’ll also want to dip some pita bread into that tasty tzatziki whether you make your own or you use store bought, either way is good. Greek chicken salad two bowlsSo I didn’t “drizzle” the tzatziki on the salad in a pretty pattern or prettily at all, I decided I might as well show you how my family would actually eat this salad. Hubby likes to slather on the tzatziki and I like enough for it to add flavour to the salad so we went for an in-between our likes for dolloping the tzatziki on our salad. This is how they would look if I served these at home for just my family, no decorating, just putting all the goodies on and eating the yummy food lolgrilled Greek chicken salad

Chicken Breasts or Chicken Thighs?

I went with chicken breasts for this recipe because I wanted lower fat and calories. Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with either one, both bring a ton of flavour to the salad and it comes down to preference. If you’re worried about your chicken getting dry gi with thighs but if you marinate the chicken breasts overnight I would be surprised if they come out dry at all even if you overcook them a bit. Don’t worry we’ll give you some tips to avoid under and overcooking your chicken!Greek chicken salad two bowlsWhether it’s chicken breast of chicken thighs that you use for this recipe remember that quality matters. That’s why I only buy chicken with the Raised by a Canadian Farmer logo (see below) on it as I know it guarantees quality. This logo also ensures that the chicken you buy has come from a farm that has a mandatory, robust, third- party-audited Animal Care Program and adheres to a strict mandatory On-Farm Food Safety Program. If you don’t see the logo below at your local grocery store, ask a manager to bring it in, it’s worth it!

chicken farmers of Canada

 

Let’s get to this grilled Greek chicken salad recipe shall we and then I will share some more tips and options for making this tasty meal. 

Continue to Content
Yield: 4-6

Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

Greek chicken salad two bowls

This grilled Greek chicken salad is a perfect light and refreshing choice loaded with protein and tons of delicious Mediterranean flavours! You can top this delicious salad with the dressing that is also the marinade for the chicken and/or with homemade (or store-bought) tzatziki. We're including a quick tzatziki recipe too.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic (or 4 large garlic cloves, minced)
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cracked pepper

Salad

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes) halved
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce (optional)
  • Green pepper (optional), diced
  • Diced red onion (optional)

Tzatziki - Optional

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and grated
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade in a medium to large bowl. Once mixed reserve 1/3 cup for dressing.
  2. For the remaining 2/3 cups of marinade add the chicken to it and evenly coat. Marinate for a minimum 30 minutes (to overnight) in the fridge.
  3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tzatziki.
  4. Combine all of the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Toss salad ingredients together and divide between four bowls/plates.
  6. Heat the grill to a medium-high heat. Make sure to rub olive oil on your grill so the chicken won’t stick.
  7. Remove the chicken from the marinade and put it on the grill. Grill for about 7-9 minutes per side depending on the size of your chicken breasts. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Refer to the cooking guidelines here for guidance.
  8. Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.
  9. Cube or slice the chicken and add to salad. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and if you like tzatziki.
  10. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  11. Serve with pita bread, flatbread or even naan is a great addition!

Notes

Our salad did not have green bell peppers or red onions but we've included them as options as we know a lot of people like them in Greek salads.

We also put Romaine lettuce as optional. This salad is tasty with or without lettuce so it's up to you. I like it with just the cucumbers and tomatoes with the chicken but many like it with lettuce.

To save time you can buy tzatziki sauce but it is very easy to make.

Make sure to check out Chicken.ca cooking times so you don't overcook or undercook your chicken. We will refer to this handy link a lot.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
  • BBQ Tongs
    BBQ Tongs

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 751Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 2079mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 8gSugar: 21gProtein: 45g

We can't guarantee 100% accuracy of the nutritional information. It is an estimate.

© Powered by Mom
Cuisine: Greek / Category: Salads and Meals in a Bowl
So what do you think? It may look like a lot of ingredients for this Greek chicken salad but it’s really not. You all know how easy it is to chop vegetables for a salad and those items make up a large part of the ingredients. You can also skip making your own tzatziki if you don’t have time or the inclination.grilled Greek chicken salad

Can you freeze the marinated chicken?

Heck yes, you can and it’s a great way to meal prep too. Marinate the chicken and you can freeze it uncooked or cook it up and freeze it so it’s ready to go to add to any salads, with rice, pasta etc.. You can’t go wrong either way!grilled Greek chicken salad

Optional Salad Ingredients

You may have noticed that our salad did not have green bell peppers or red onions but we’ve included them as options as we know a lot of people like them in Greek salads. Hubby loves them both but I’m not a fan so I skipped it, chef’s choice. We also put Romaine lettuce as optional. This salad is tasty with or without lettuce so it’s up to you. I like it with just the cucumbers and tomatoes with the chicken but many like it with lettuce.grilled Greek chicken salad

Pita bread, flatbread or Naan?

To save time you can buy tzatziki sauce but it is very easy to make. You don’t have to add it to the top of the salad but we loved it that way. You can save it for dipping your pita bread in it. As mentioned too you can have pita bread, flatbread or even naan is great to have with the tzatziki. In fact in our photos here it’s naan not pita bread as we love naan. Naan has a fluffier more bread-like texture making it a hit in our house all the time. I just added it to the grill for about a minute after the chicken was done and it was good to go! So yummy. grilled Greek chicken salad

We have more fabulous recipes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between so make sure to check out our recipes section for all these goodies like the following:

  1. Lime Honey Sriracha Chicken Kebabs
  2. No-Churn Papaya Mango Ice Cream
  3. Chicken And Grilled Peach Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing
  4. Homemade Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Recipe
  5. How To Make Lemon Chicken In The Instant Pot
  6. M&M Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
  7. Mini No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

PIN this recipe for later!

This grilled Greek chicken salad is a perfect light and refreshing choice loaded with protein and tons of delicious Mediterranean flavours! You can top this delicious salad with the dressing that is also the marinade for the chicken and/or with homemade (or store-bought) tzatziki. We're including a quick tzatziki recipe too.

Make sure to follow Chicken Farmers of Canada on their social channels and their website.

More info about Chicken Farmers of Canada can be found HERE

Facebook: Canadian Chicken, Twitter: @ChickenFarmers, Instagram: @ChickenDotCA; Pinterest: ChickenDotCA.

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
  • Pinterest

10 Comments

About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Nyx and Cleo and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

As an animal lover I also volunteer with a rescue organization called Three Little Pitties All Breed Rescue. I'm part of the cat program Three Little Kitties Saving Kitties which tries to save as many cats as possible in Houston, Texas which has a huge overpopulation fo cats and they euthanize far too many cats (and dogs) we want to change that. Please check out their Facebook page and consider donating https://www.facebook.com/ThreeLittlePittiesRescueSavingKitties

« What Would You Choose to Be Your Prize?
Best Probiotics for Daily Use and Gut Health »

Comments

  1. donna porter says

    August 8, 2020 at 3:16 PM

    I love my salads especially in the summer. This recipe sounds delicious to me because of the homemade tzatziki. I can not wait to make it!

    Reply
  2. AuntySuzany says

    August 2, 2020 at 8:31 PM

    Looks great! Thanks for sharing this!😻

    Reply
  3. Antoinette M says

    August 2, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    This salad looks delicious. What a great recipe!

    Reply
  4. kath g says

    August 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    Love Greek food, love tzatziki, so i’m keeping the recipe. i don’t think you give yourself enough credit – your picture looks like something at a restaurant and not just for something at home. I love everything about this recipe except the calories… they will limit me to eating this once a week instead of every other day 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jessica Elliott says

    July 27, 2020 at 3:52 PM

    These look so good! I can’t wait to try some of them!

    Reply
  6. Calvin says

    July 27, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    Very authentic and colorful recipe, haven’t had greek food in a while!

    Reply
  7. Mia E. says

    July 26, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    We are on the way to some 90 degree days and salad are my favorite to prepare for these hot days. This is a recipe that I will be sure to try since Greek food is one of our favorites.

    Reply
  8. Jodi Hunter says

    July 26, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    This looks like such a refreshing meal.

    Reply
  9. Piroska says

    July 23, 2020 at 5:01 PM

    Wow! This looks like a fantastic meal! In the summer, I just hate cooking. Or eating, really, if it’s too hot. But salads–heck, yes!

    Reply
  10. Jessie says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:48 AM

    Thank you for the recipe. This looks delicious & my type of food. I’m always looking for more salad options as I dislike making the same boring salad all the time.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Give the Gift of Life Donate to Help Rescue Dogs & Cats. Our Dog Nyx is from this awesome rescue!

three little pitties

The Coffee & Tea Company That Gives Back

Shop Groshe.ca for Elegant French Presses

Categories

Popular Posts

  • After 8 Peppermint Hot Chocolate After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
  • magic chocolate ball Brownie Stuffed Melting Magic Chocolate Ball
  • Chicken Spinach Dip Warm Bacon Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Ring

Our Recipes on Pinterest

Follow Powered by Mom's board Recipes on Pinterest.

Current Giveaways

.

Canadian Farmers Chicken Ambassador

Raised by a Canadian Farmer Chicken

Blog Lovin

Follow on Bloglovin

Archived Posts

Join Us On Instagram

We're starting to get back into the groove of publ We're starting to get back into the groove of publishing our recipes and more again and this easy peasy orange chocolate chip cake mix cookies is a great one to share and make! It's an easy dessert recipe that everyone will love! Make sure to click on the smart.bio/poweredbymom in our bio for this recipe and more!#chocolatechipcookies #cookies #chocolate #cookiesofinstagram #baking #cakemixcookies #orangechocolatechip #chocolatechip #dessert #foodporn #homemade #food #foodie #chocolatecake #cookie #foodphotography #yummy #delicious #chocolatechips #cookiemonster #chocolatelovers #cake #desserts #cakemix #sweets
#orange #vanilla #vanillacake #yummy #delicioushttps://www.powered-by-mom.com/orange-chocolate-chip-cake-mix-cookie/
Hot cocoa is like a hug from the inside . Hot coc Hot cocoa is like a hug from the inside . Hot cocoa bombs have been very popular so we did one with a twist. A white chocolate hot cocoa bomb shaped as a donut! Yummy & fun. Make sure to click on our smart.bio/poweredbymom in our profile for this recipe and more!Swipe to see the hot cocoa bomb from start to finish 😋#hotchocolatebomb #hotcocoa #hotchocolate #hotcocoabomb #whitechocolate #whitechocolatecocoabomb
🥰❤
#hotchocolatebombs #warmdrink #yummy #chocolate #coffee#winter #cocoa #foodporn #love #dessert #food #marshmallows #fall #foodie #delicious #yummy #bhfyp #autumn #marshmallow #bhfyphttps://www.powered-by-mom.com/donut-white-chocolate-hot-cocoa-bomb/https://www.powered-by-mom.co
Here are my #TopNine photos for #2020. Interesting Here are my #TopNine photos for #2020. Interesting that it's travel and recipes only. No pet photos darn lol What are some of your favourite photos of 2020? Happy New Year's everyone@sandpipergolfcourse
@tourismharrison
@tourismharrisonmills #JustUpTheRoad #nature #photography #travelphotography #photooftheday  #naturephotography #wanderlust #travelblogger #landscape #foodblogfeed #eatfamous
#foodstyling #onthetable #makeitdelicious #foodie
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 from our family to your Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄  from our family to yours.# Christmas #2020 #happyholidays #CleoTheDog #NyxTheDog
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is filled with deli This No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie is filled with delicious flavor! Peanut butter, chocolate, bits of Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reese’s pieces and more are sure to please!  Click the smart.bio/poweredbymom in our profile for this recipe and more!#buzzfeast #feedfeed #foodblogfeed #beautifulcuisines #foodblogeats  #peanutbutter #eattheworld #heresmyfood  #nobake #nobakepie #peanutbutter #peanutbuttercups  #foodphotography #foodstyling #foodphoto #instaeats ⠀  https://www.powered-by-mom.com/decadent-no-bake-peanut-butter-pie/
Oh the weather outside is frightful, making this y Oh the weather outside is frightful, making this yummy drink even more delightful! This S’Mores Hot Cocoa is a perfect hot winter drink that is ideal for kids and adults alike with chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers to dip in it or to add as a topping. Make sure to click on the smart.bio poweredbymom in our profile for this recipe and more!#smoreshotchocolate #smores #smoreshotcocoa #hotcocoa #marshmallows #chocolate #christmas #winter #cocoa #foodporn #love #dessert #food #fall #foodie #coffeeshop #delicious #yummy #cafe #bhfyp #autumn #marshmallowhttps://www.powered-by-mom.com/decadent-smores-hot-cocoa-recipe/
Follow on Instagram

Privacy Policy

Please GO HERE to read our full privacy policy

Copyright © 2021 · Setup by My3LittleKittens

Copyright © 2021 · Glam Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.