Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Rub the chicken breast with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and half the lemon juice.
3. 3
   Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and avocado.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, whisk remaining olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. 6
   Slice the grilled chicken and arrange over the salad.
7. 7
   Drizzle with the lemon-herb dressing and gently toss before serving.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 6g
• Vitamin C: 54mg (60% DV)
• Vitamin A: 1280IU (25% DV)
• Iron: 2.1mg (12% DV)
• Calcium: 78mg (8% DV)
• Potassium: 650mg (14% DV)
• Magnesium: 45mg (10% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• For juicier chicken, let it marinate in the seasoning for 30 minutes if time allows.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked.
• Add a handful of fresh herbs for extra flavor and nutrition.
• If you prefer, the salad can be prepared ahead and dressed just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.