Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Coat the chicken breast evenly with this marinade. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice.
3. 3
   Arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large salad bowl.
4. 4
   Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken.
5. 5
   Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
6. 6
   Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious lunch!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Dietary fiber: 5g
• Vitamin C: 74mg (82% DV)
• Vitamin A: 1400IU (47% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
• Calcium: 70mg (7% DV)
• Potassium: 560mg (12% DV)
• Magnesium: 36mg (9% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• To save time, marinate the chicken in the morning for extra flavor.
• Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
• Prepare extra veggies and greens in advance for quicker meal prep on busy days.