Greek tavernas never served chicken salad until 1960s tourism boom—locals adapted American mayo salads with feta and oregano.
Creamy Spicy Greek Style Chicken Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of Greek-inspired chicken salad that's bursting with flavor and perfect for low-carb enthusiasts! This zesty dish combines tender chicken with a creamy yogurt dressing, a kick of chili, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, all whipped up in just 20 minutes. It's a protein-packed delight that’s as satisfying as it is speedy—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (15 ml)
- squeeze of lemon (I used half a lemon)
- 1 red onion, slices
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped (approx. 250g of lettuce)
- water (to thin out dressing, about 2 tbsp or to your liking) (30 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2-3 chicken breast (approx 300g total) (0-0.01 lb)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3/4 cup fat free greek yogurt (180 ml)
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional) (30 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tsp olive oil (5 ml)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes) (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 tsp dill (2.5 ml)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1/4 cup black olives (optional) (60 ml)optional
- 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (15-30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers (240 ml)
- salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and oregano
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rub some olive oil under chicken breast, then season and pat down the following spices on both sides.
- 2
Cook on a medium heat pan, six to eight minutes on each side.
- 3
For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, dill, and a touch of water.
- 4
Assemble the salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta.
- 5
Add chicken and dressing, toss it up, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 3/4-inch uniform thickness before seasoning because it ensures even cooking and prevents the thinner edges from overcooking while the thick center reaches 165°F.technique3/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let seasoned chicken rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before cooking so salt penetrates the meat through osmosis, improving flavor and moisture retention.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat Greek yogurt (10% fat minimum) for the dressing because the fat content prevents the proteins from curdling when acidic lemon juice is added.ingredient10% fat minimum
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let drain for 10 minutes before adding to salad because this removes excess water that would otherwise dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.technique10 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken to exactly 165°F internal temperature using a probe thermometer because at this point, salmonella is instantly killed while proteins haven't yet contracted enough to expel maximum moisture.equipment165°F
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Greek tavernas never served chicken salad until 1960s tourism boom—locals adapted American mayo salads with feta and oregano.
Creamy Spicy Greek Style Chicken Salad
Dive into a vibrant bowl of Greek-inspired chicken salad that's bursting with flavor and perfect for low-carb enthusiasts! This zesty dish combines tender chicken with a creamy yogurt dressing, a kick of chili, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, all whipped up in just 20 minutes. It's a protein-packed delight that’s as satisfying as it is speedy—your taste buds will thank you!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (15 ml)
- squeeze of lemon (I used half a lemon)
- 1 red onion, slices
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped (approx. 250g of lettuce)
- water (to thin out dressing, about 2 tbsp or to your liking) (30 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2-3 chicken breast (approx 300g total) (0-0.01 lb)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3/4 cup fat free greek yogurt (180 ml)
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional) (30 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tsp olive oil (5 ml)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes) (240 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 tsp dill (2.5 ml)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1/4 cup black olives (optional) (60 ml)optional
- 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (15-30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers (240 ml)
- salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and oregano
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rub some olive oil under chicken breast, then season and pat down the following spices on both sides.
- 2
Cook on a medium heat pan, six to eight minutes on each side.
- 3
For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, dill, and a touch of water.
- 4
Assemble the salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, and feta.
- 5
Add chicken and dressing, toss it up, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 3/4-inch uniform thickness before seasoning because it ensures even cooking and prevents the thinner edges from overcooking while the thick center reaches 165°F.technique3/4-inch thickness
- ✓Let seasoned chicken rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before cooking so salt penetrates the meat through osmosis, improving flavor and moisture retention.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use full-fat Greek yogurt (10% fat minimum) for the dressing because the fat content prevents the proteins from curdling when acidic lemon juice is added.ingredient10% fat minimum
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let drain for 10 minutes before adding to salad because this removes excess water that would otherwise dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.technique10 minutes
- ✓Cook chicken to exactly 165°F internal temperature using a probe thermometer because at this point, salmonella is instantly killed while proteins haven't yet contracted enough to expel maximum moisture.equipment165°F