Name: Greek Chicken Salad Meal Prep
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons runny honey; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 lemon; 2 large cloves garlic; black pepper; 2 chicken breasts; 1 red onion; 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes; 1 cup feta cheese; 0.5 cup kalamata olives; 1 English cucumber; 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 0.5 lemon; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; black pepper

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Whisk together all of the chicken marinade ingredients in the bottom of a large shallow dish. If you are using chicken breasts, with a sharp knife halve them down the middle to create four thinner pieces. Using the heel of your hand, lightly pound the thicker parts of the chicken to flatten them so that they cook evenly. Do the same flattening exercise if you’re using chicken thighs. Turn the chicken pieces over in the marinade and leave for 30 minutes in the fridge. This step can also be done in advance, marinating the chicken overnight in the fridge.

Soak the onion slices in a bowl of cold water to remove their intense bite and mellow out the flavor while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. When you’re ready to add them to the salad, drain them well and pat them dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.

Using a vegetable peeler, peel approximately half the skin away from the cucumber so it looks striped. Then, slice lengthwise into quarters and roughly chop these pieces to create thick, almost triangular slices. In a bowl, toss the chopped cucumbers together with the tomatoes, olives, feta and soaked onions.

Whisk together all the dressing ingredients and season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed. You can also shake all the ingredients together in a mason jar.

Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle pan over a medium high to high heat and cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping about halfway through. Alternatively, grill the chicken for extra flavor. Chicken breasts should take about 10 minutes but larger thighs may take up to 15 minutes. Make sure your kitchen is well ventilated as the honey in the dressing (which helps produce a good char) might cause the marinade to burn and smoke if you don’t watch it carefully! Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest and cool for a few minutes before cutting into strips or bite-sized pieces.

Divide the chopped lettuce between 4 meal prep containers, topping each portion with a quarter of the sliced chicken pieces once cooled. Divide the prepared Greek-style salad veggies between the other side of the container so the liquid from the vegetables does not impact the salad’s crunch. Keep the dressing in a separate container ready to pour over the salad just before serving. Put the lids on and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken for Even Cooking 🔨
Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾ inch) before marinating to ensure even cooking and faster preparation time for meal prep.
Marinate Strategically for Maximum Flavor 🍋
Marinate chicken for at least 2-4 hours (or overnight) in the lemon-garlic mixture, but keep raw vegetables separate until serving to prevent sogginess and maintain crispness.
Layer Dressing Last for Freshness 🥗
Store dressing separately from the salad components and only dress individual portions 15-30 minutes before eating to keep lettuce crisp and vegetables firm throughout the week.
Toast Oregano in Olive Oil 🌿
Bloom the dried oregano in warm olive oil before whisking into the dressing to release its essential oils and intensify the authentic Greek flavor profile.
Use Room Temperature Chicken for Assembly 🍗
Cool cooked chicken to room temperature before slicing and storing to prevent condensation buildup in containers, which keeps it tender and prevents the salad from becoming watery.