A rustic wooden platter gives base to two perfectly grilled chicken breasts glistening with spices. A vibrant ensemble of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and hint of feta cheese fills the other half of the platter. A playful garnish of fresh mint leaves point viewers towards an inviting squeeze of lime.

Mexiterranean Grilled Chicken with Pico de Gallo

Name: Mexiterranean Grilled Chicken with Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 4 pieces boneless & skinless chicken breast; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; to taste sea salt; to taste black pepper; 2 medium tomato diced; 1 medium cucumber diced; 1 small red onion diced; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives chopped; 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled; a handful fresh mint leaves; 1 lime wedges

A fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean flavors in grilled chicken.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily recipe · July 24, 2024

A little about this dish

This dish fuses the beautiful elements of the Mediterranean diet with the vibrancy of Mexican flavors. The star ingredients are spiced grilled chicken and a brightly colored Mediterranean salsa, each element speaking to the freshness that both cuisines adore.

Ingredients (for 4)

Boneless & skinless chicken breast — 4 pieces
Dried oregano — 2 teaspoon
Garlic powder — 2 teaspoon
Chili powder — 1 teaspoon
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoon
Sea salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste
Medium tomato — 2 — diced
Medium cucumber — 1 — diced
Small red onion — 1 — diced
Pitted kalamata olives — 1/4 cup — chopped
Feta cheese — 1/4 cup — crumbled
Fresh mint leaves — a handful
Lime — 1 — wedges

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌶️🍗

Preheat your grill to medium heat. Season chicken breasts with oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Ensure to rub the spices gently into the chicken.
Step 2 — ⏲️🍗🌡️

Grill the chicken breast on medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3 — 🍅🥒🧅

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Mediterranean Salsa. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, chopped kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 4 — 🍽️🍗🍋

Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes after placing it on a serving plate and squeezing a lime wedge over it. Serve the rested chicken with a generous heap of the Mediterranean Salsa and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves.

A final fox tip

This delightful dish is inspired by two of the world’s most loved cuisines, yet it's an ultimate ode to summer flavors. Kids can join in preparing the salsa. To modify for a vegan diet, replace chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms, and omit feta cheese.