Best Greek Salad And Chicken Recipes

GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, pepper and lemon juice. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Slice the chicken into 1-inch-wide pieces. Set aside.
• For the breadcrumbs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium ovensafe skillet, heat the butter, olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic begins to sizzle. Add the breadcrumbs and salt and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and toast until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, oregano, pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the dressing while still hot, then let cool to room temperature.
• When cool, stir in the tomatoes, cucumber and parsley. Top with the feta, sliced chicken and breadcrumbs.

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
• Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
• Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
• Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
• To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

GREEK PIZZA WITH CHICKEN, FETA AND OLIVES WITH MIXED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Roll dough out into a large rectangle and transfer to a large baking sheet. Top dough with mozzarella cheese, to within 1/2-inch of the edges and then sprinkle garlic flakes all over cheese. Top with chicken, mushrooms and olives. Sprinkle feta cheese over top and then sprinkle oregano over everything. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese melts.
• Serve with Cherry Tomato Salad.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and mustard. Add mixture to tomatoes and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
• Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
• Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
• Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
• Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
• To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD F

Steps:

• Preheat grill pan over high heat.
• Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 275°F.
• Wrap pita breads in foil.
• Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
• Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil.
• Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing.
• Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders.
• Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
• Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl.
• Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well.
• The salad should be very lightly dressed.
• Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
• Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter.
• Remove pitas from oven and unwrap.
• Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
• To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION, AND MINT KEBABS WITH GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion, and mint leaves on skewers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is just cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with oil-lemon mixture, about 9 minutes. Serve Greek Salad alongside.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
• Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.

GREEK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts well with salt and pepper. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Heat a grill pan or a cast iron pan over high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear if using a grill pan, or until nicely browned if using a regular pan. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile place the sliced onion in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 5 minutes, drain and rinse well. Drain on paper towels.
• When the chicken is cool enough to handle tear it into bite-size pieces or a little bigger than bite-size and place in bowl. Add the onion, tomatoes and olives. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the lemon juice, vinegar and remaining olive oil. Add the mint and feta and toss again.
• Line a platter or wide salad bowl with the lettuce. Top with the chicken and tomato salad, and serve.

GREEK CHICKEN, GARDEN VEGETABLE AND SPRING MIX SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Brush chicken breasts with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in 2-quart shallow baking dish; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center (165 degrees F.). Cool chicken enough to handle; slice into thin strips.
• Combine salad blend, vegetables from pouch, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, olives and red onion in large bowl. Toss with Greek Vinaigrette, to taste. Divide salad mixture on 4 large plates. Top each with sliced chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Greek Vinaigrette:
• Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed, salt and black pepper, to taste until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.

GREEK CHICKEN SALAD WITH WHOLE WHEAT PITA AND YOGURT WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium and lightly brush the grate with oil.
• Combine the apricots and orange juice in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the apricots are soft, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking. Sprinkle the chicken breasts all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Grill the chicken until nicely marked and it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
• Brush the pitas with some of the remaining dressing and grill lightly on each side. Cut each into six triangles. Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini and cucumbers with the remaining dressing. Divide the chicken, pita and salad evenly among four plates.
• For dessert, divide the yogurt among four small bowls and top with the apricots and juices, serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND KALE GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the chicken with the salad dressing in a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, pat dry with a paper towel, and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through (165 degrees F), 7 to 8 minutes per side. Let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
• Toss together the cucumbers, onions, kale, couscous, feta, tomatoes, olives and dill in a large bowl. Add the grilled chicken and drizzle with the desired amount of dressing. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the crispy chickpeas.

GREEK CHICKEN AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare salad, sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Add 1 cup broth; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until done.
• Cool; shred chicken.
• Discard broth.
• Bring 3 cups broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add barley.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork.
• Cool.
• Combine chicken, barley, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients (through olives) in a large bowl.
• To prepare dressing, combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, and remaining ingredients; stir well.
• Add to barley mixture; toss well.
• Cover and chill.

BODYBUILDER'S GREEK CHICKEN, CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place 1.5 cups of water per cup of rice in a pan, bring the water to the boil, then add the rice and turn the heat down to a simmer. Add water as necessary, stir often during the rest of the cooking. This rice should be done by the time the rest of the food is.
• In a wok or large saucepan, cook the chicken on a medium heat for about 5 minutes until it is white all over.
• add the onions and garlic, continuing cooking until tender.
• add the chickpeas, tomatoes (canned and chopped), olives (optional), and all the seasoning; cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
• add the spinach and cook for 7 minutes longer.
• drain the rice in a colander, add your batch and then finish of with some lemon juice and sprinkle over the feta cheese for flavour.
• Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD AND GREEK CHICKEN GYROS RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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GREEK SALAD AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, cheese, olives and parsley. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

GREEK SALAD WITH FETA AND HERB CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss chicken with 1\4 c dressing and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange salad, broil chicken turning once about 8 minutes per side, cool chicken few minutes and then slice. Put warm chicken on salad sprinkle on feta and pita chips drizzle on remaining vinaigrette.