Mediterranean Herb Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender herb chicken with crisp cucumber olive salad

# List of ingredients:

→ Herb Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cucumber Olive Salad

11 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
14 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
19 - ½ teaspoon salt
20 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
04 - Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and dill.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
07 - Slice the rested chicken and serve over or alongside the cucumber olive salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade creates an incredibly juicy chicken thats impossible to mess up
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • Cold crisp salad against warm savory chicken is pure Mediterranean magic
02 -
  • Letting chicken rest is absolutely essential or it will be dry every single time
  • The salad can sit at room temperature for up to an hour so make it first
  • English cucumbers dont need peeling but regular cucumbers definitely do
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness for perfectly uniform cooking
  • Let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking

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