Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Make Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Salad Ingredients
Grilling Marinade
Method
Preparation of Marinade
- 1
Make the Marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the boneless chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Grilling the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 450°F or 190°C to 230°C).
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the leftover marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is resting, wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber and red onion.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- 8
Add Grilled Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad mixture.
- 9
Top with Feta
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.