Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade/vinaigrette.
2. 2
   Set aside half of the mixture for dressing.
3. 3
   Coat chicken breast with the remaining marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
5. 5
   Grill chicken breast for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
6. 6
   Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice thinly.
7. 7
   Arrange mixed greens on a plate. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
8. 8
   Drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette and toss gently before serving.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin C: 28 mg (32% DV)
• Iron: 2 mg (11% DV)
• Calcium: 58 mg (4% DV)
• Fiber: 3 g (11% DV)
• Potassium: 590 mg (13% DV)
• Vitamin A: 2350 IU (47% DV)
• Folate: 86 mcg (21% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• Pound chicken breast to even thickness for faster and even cooking.
• Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
• For extra flavor, marinate chicken for up to 30 minutes if you have time.
• Use fresh herbs (parsley, basil) if available for a more vibrant taste.