Grilled Chicken with Fresh Greek Salad

Fresh, fast and Greek inspired, this chicken dish is perfect for a family or casual night dinner. To soak up all the delicious juices, serve with grilled crusty bread brushed lightly with olive oil

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

1 hr 1 min

Standing Time: 30 minutes

Grilling Time: 12 to 16 minutes

Makes

Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried oregano and dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1  clove Ontario Garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 4  boneless skinless Ontario Chicken Breasts (about 500 g)
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chunks Ontario Greenhouse Tomatoes
  • 1  piece (5-inches/12 cm) Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber, cut into chunks
  • 1  Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Yellow or Orange Pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Red Onion
  • 6  pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled Ontario Feta Cheese

Instructions

In large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic. Transfer 4 tsp (20 mL) of dressing to glass bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.)

To remaining dressing, add tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, onion and olives; toss and set aside.

Place chicken on greased grill over medium heat (350°F/180°C). Grill, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside and a thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken registers 165°F (74°C). Divide chicken and salad among serving plates and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving

  • Protein: 31 grams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 9 grams
  • Calories: 298
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 382 mg