Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless boneless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a bowl, marinate chicken breast with half of the olive oil, lemon juice, dried herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Preheat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Grill chicken breast for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Remove and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
4. 4
   In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
5. 5
   Whisk the remaining olive oil and lemon juice together; season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Add sliced grilled chicken to the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently.
7. 7
   Top with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Dietary fiber: 4g
• Vitamin C: 56mg (62% DV)
• Vitamin A: 480µg (53% DV)
• Calcium: 130mg (13% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
• Potassium: 730mg (16% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• Marinate the chicken longer (up to 1 hour) for extra flavor.
• Use a meat thermometer—the chicken is done at 75°C (165°F).
• Try mixing in your favorite seasonal vegetables for variety.
• For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
• Always wash salad greens thoroughly before serving.