Lemon-Oregano Grilled Chicken with Greek Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Juicy chicken marinated in lemon juice and oregano, grilled to perfection and served alongside a crisp salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 55 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 350 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 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and coat evenly. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and exterior has char marks.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 2 chopped roma tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl. Toss gently.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from grill and rest for 5 minutes. Serve grilled chicken breasts on plates with a generous portion of Greek salad alongside.