GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

Name: Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (approx. 180g each); Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Mixed salad leaves; 200g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; Small handful fresh basil; Salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil (dressing); Juice of 1 lemon (dressing); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (dressing); 1 teaspoon honey (dressing); Salt and black pepper (dressing)

Fresh, Light, Protein-Packed

The perfect summer salad that actually satisfies. Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs over crisp salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a light herb dressing. High in protein, naturally low in carbohydrates, and genuinely delicious.

Nutritional Info: Calories: 380 | Protein: 42g | Carbs: 8g | Fat: 18g

Suitable for Dairy Free Diet, Gluten Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Carbohydrate Diet, Low Fat Diet, Low Glycaemic Diet, Maintenance Diet

Serves: 2 |

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (approx. 180g each)
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mixed salad leaves
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
Small handful fresh basil
Salt and black pepper

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and black pepper

Directions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, and olive oil together. Coat chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until cooked through and charred.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes then slice.
Whisk dressing ingredients together.
Arrange salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on plates. Top with sliced chicken and fresh basil.
Drizzle dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

THERMOMIX METHOD