Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Lite-N-Healthy

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (72)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(72)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

For the chicken:

1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
A couple good pinches salt
10 grinds black pepper
4 (6 to 7-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of your chef's knife
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 pinches salt
10 to 15 grinds black pepper

For the salad:

2 to 3 hearts romaine lettuce
1 English cucumber, peeled, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3 vine-ripened tomatoes (about 3/4-pound), cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

To marinate the chicken: In a non-reactive dish, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix together. Add the chicken breasts to the dish and rub both sides in the mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.

To make the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a resealable container and shake vigorously. Refrigerate until ready to serve, and then bring to room temperature before tossing salad.

Assemble the salad: cut off any dark tips and the bitter white bottoms from the romaine leaves. Cut the lettuce into 1-inch strips and place in a bowl that is large enough to hold all the salad ingredients comfortably. Scatter cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta over the top. You can prepare the salad up to a few hours in advance. Cover it with a moist paper towel and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.

To cook the chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Give the dressing a good shake and pour it into a nice little serving bowl, using the lid to strain out the garlic.

Toss salad just before serving and fan chicken out on top.

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recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
Lark Tiburon, CA 08-08-2009
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Oh so good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just goes to show how simple, fresh ingredients make a fabulous dish. I grilled the chicken over coals, and it was just... incredible. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly except for using red leaf lettuce instead of romaine. Mounded some quinoa over the salad with the chicken slices on top. The quinoa added a delightful nuance of texture and the presentation was lovely. Read more
recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
Alissa New York, NY 06-30-2009
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Delicious chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used the marinade and dressing on a mixed salad of random veggies I had around my house (red leaf lettuce, escarole,... tomato, avocado, carrots, snap peas, and pistachios). The marinade seemed too simple to be good, but I decided to give it a try based on the other reviews and was blown away! I used chicken tenders, marinated for about 45 minutes, and like some others, just baked it right in the marinade for about 15 minutes at 375. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful. It's amazing that just a few ingredients that are so easy to have around can turn out so well! The only change I made to the salad dressing is to add a drop of honey for sweetness. Overall a huge success - I will definitely make this again!Read more
recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
Nichole Carmel, IN 03-08-2009
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Perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this chicken when I'm pressed for time. It's fabulous when marinated overnight. I roast it in the oven with the... marinade and it's so moist and delicious. The flavors are excellent and you can pretty much make any side dish with it. It's great for company, too!Read more
recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
Esmeralda Chicago, IL 01-21-2009
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GREAT Salad!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Pefect anytime. The marinade for the chicken is just right and the dressing is fantastic! This is a keeper and I will... definitely make it often. I added garbanzos and green peppers to the salad-you could add just about anything..Read more
recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
Kelly Land O Lakes, FL 11-04-2008
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Easy and Fast
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So simple, so easy, so good! The only thing I changed was that I roasted the chicken in the marinade in the oven at 450... degrees for 20 minutes. I served it alongside the salad and drizzled the dressing over the chicken, and it was delicious!Read more
recipe Greek Salad with Oregano Marinated Chicken
valeria ridgefield park, NJ 09-16-2008
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Wow!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The recipe is great! It was super easy to make and very tasty! The chicken has q delicious lemon taste with the pepper and... oregano underlying it. Absolutely delicious! It was a hit!Read more