Easy Greek Chicken Salad Bowl Recipe - Delicious and Healthy!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in sodium, while black olives are often less expensive.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chickpeas are economical and protein-rich.

Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and transfer to a mixing bowl or zip top bag.

Add oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil to the chicken and stir to coat.

You can cook the chicken right away or marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.

Saute or grill the chicken over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Let the chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

Slice the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Slice the kalamata olives and set aside.

Prepare the feta cheese by crumbling or dicing it.

Cut the pita bread into wedges.

Assemble the salad by placing pita bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, avocado, olives, red onion, and chicken in sections in a bowl.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serve with lemon wedges and top with tzatziki sauce, tossing gently to combine.

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