Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken with Mediterranean Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in a bright citrus and herb mixture, served atop a fresh Mediterranean salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean salad), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
3. Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve atop the Mediterranean herb salad for a refreshing and balanced meal.