Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Flatten the chicken breast slightly and season with oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and half the olive oil.
2. 2
   Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
3. 3
   Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, toss salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red pepper with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar.
5. 5
   Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 4g
• Vitamin A: 60% DV
• Vitamin C: 100% DV
• Calcium: 8% DV
• Iron: 12% DV
• Sodium: 290mg
• Potassium: 650mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• For juicier chicken, marinate for up to 30 minutes before grilling.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) internally.
• Prep all veggies in advance for a super fast assembly at lunchtime.
• Season greens lightly so the fresh flavors shine through.