GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SALAD

So, you’ve been dreaming of a Mediterranean culinary adventure? Let me introduce you to the unforgettable Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad. It’s not just a dish; it’s a flavor-packed journey through the olive groves and vineyards of Greece. And the best part? You can create this magic right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients for GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SALAD

Let’s start with our chicken souvlaki ingredients:

• Two wholesome chicken breasts, weighing in at around 500g
• A whole cup of rich Greek yogurt, roughly 235ml
• A double measure of olive oil, that’s 2 tablespoons or about 30ml
• 1 tablespoon of honey (that’s around 15ml)
• Juice of 1 zesty lemon
• Two cloves of garlic, minced to perfection
• 1 teaspoon of aromatic dried oregano
• A touch of salt and pepper, about 1/2 a teaspoon each

And now for the salad:

• A healthy 4 cups of mixed salad greens, or 125g
• A full cup of juicy cherry tomatoes, halved (approximately 150g)
• 1 crunchy cucumber, sliced
• Half of a red onion, sliced thin
• A half cup of delicious Kalamata olives (roughly 65g)
• A sprinkling of Feta cheese, crumbled, about 70g or 1/2 cup

From start to finish, you’re looking at a total prep time of around 10 minutes, with an extra 2 hours to let your chicken marinate. Cooking time is quick, just about 15 minutes. And voila, you’ve got enough to serve 2!

nutritions per serving:

• Calories: A manageable 450
• Total Fat: A moderate 20g
• Carbohydrates: A reasonable 20g
• Protein: A whopping 50g
• Dietary Fiber: A useful 3g
• Sugars: A restrained 7g

How it’s done:

1. Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This is your flavor-packed marinade.
2. Give your chicken a good bath in the marinade until thoroughly coated.
3. Pop it in the fridge for a couple of hours.
4. When you’re ready, crank up your grill to medium-high heat.
5. Grill your chicken for about 6-7 minutes each side until it’s cooked just right.
6. While your chicken is cooling off, assemble your salad with greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and Feta cheese.
7. Slice up the cooked chicken and place it right on top of the salad.

Pro tips to elevate your dish:

1. An overnight marinade can take your chicken to the next level.
2. A meat thermometer can be your secret weapon for perfectly cooked chicken.
3. A little balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweet contrast.

Serving it up:

The Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad is a standalone winner. But if you want some accompaniments, warm pita bread and a cool non-alcoholic beverage would make perfect sidekicks. Enjoy the contrast of warm chicken slices with the cool, fresh salad.

Food is not just fuel. It’s an experience, an adventure, a delightful journey. And this Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad is an invitation to that journey, a first-class ticket to flavor town. Here at AH7, we’re all about making every meal an experience to remember. Let’s bring the world to your kitchen, one incredible recipe at a time.

GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SALAD

So, you’ve been dreaming of a Mediterranean culinary adventure? Let me introduce you to the unforgettable Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad. It’s not just a dish; it’s a flavor-packed journey through the olive groves and vineyards of Greece. And the best part? You can create this magic right in your own kitchen.

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Course: Salad

Keyword: chicken, greek yogurt, recipe, salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SALAD

Amount per Serving

Calories

450

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Carbohydrates

 

20

g

7

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

7

g

8

%

Protein

 

50

g

100

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

Here’s the shopping list:

• Let’s start with our chicken souvlaki ingredients:
• Two wholesome chicken breasts weighing in at around 500g
• A whole cup of rich Greek yogurt roughly 235ml
• A double measure of olive oil that’s 2 tablespoons or about 30ml
• 1 tablespoon of honey that’s around 15ml
• Juice of 1 zesty lemon
• Two cloves of garlic minced to perfection
• 1 teaspoon of aromatic dried oregano
• A touch of salt and pepper about 1/2 a teaspoon each

And now for the salad:

• A healthy 4 cups of mixed salad greens or 125g
• A full cup of juicy cherry tomatoes halved (approximately 150g)
• 1 crunchy cucumber sliced
• Half of a red onion sliced thin
• A half cup of delicious Kalamata olives roughly 65g
• A sprinkling of Feta cheese crumbled, about 70g or 1/2 cup

Instructions

How it’s done:

• Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This is your flavor-packed marinade.
• Give your chicken a good bath in the marinade until thoroughly coated.
• Pop it in the fridge for a couple of hours.
• When you’re ready, crank up your grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill your chicken for about 6-7 minutes each side until it’s cooked just right.
• While your chicken is cooling off, assemble your salad with greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and Feta cheese.
• Slice up the cooked chicken and place it right on top of the salad.
• Pro tips to elevate your dish:
• An overnight marinade can take your chicken to the next level.
• A meat thermometer can be your secret weapon for perfectly cooked chicken.
• A little balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweet contrast.

Notes

Serving it up:

The Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad is a standalone winner. But if you want some accompaniments, warm pita bread and a cool non-alcoholic beverage would make perfect sidekicks. Enjoy the contrast of warm chicken slices with the cool, fresh salad.

Food is not just fuel. It’s an experience, an adventure, a delightful journey. And this Greek Yogurt Chicken Souvlaki Salad is an invitation to that journey, a first-class ticket to flavor town. Here at AH7, we’re all about making every meal an experience to remember. Let’s bring the world to your kitchen, one incredible recipe at a time.