Authentic Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad

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A vibrant Mediterranean salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, honoring traditional Greek flavors without modern shortcuts. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 1 lb chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat, then cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch strips. In a large bowl, combine 1 diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the dressing, then pour over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
  4. Step 4: Add sliced chicken and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese to the bowl, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss once more to distribute ingredients evenly without breaking the feta.

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