Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. 2
   Add chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour for more flavor).
3. 3
   Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
4. 4
   Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
5. 5
   In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, whisk remaining lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped parsley as dressing.
7. 7
   Place sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
8. 8
   Toss gently and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin C: 45mg (strong immunity support)
• Vitamin A: 1800 IU (healthy skin and eyes)
• Calcium: 90mg
• Iron: 2mg
• Potassium: 650mg
• Dietary fiber: 4g

💡 Cooking Tips

• Pound the chicken breast to even thickness for quicker, more even cooking.
• Use a grill pan for those pretty grill marks and extra flavor.
• Chill your salad plates for a crisp, refreshing bite.
• Slice the chicken after resting so it stays juicy.
• Feel free to swap in seasonal veggies for variety.