How To Make Lemon Chicken Salad with Crunchy Croutons
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup croutons
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
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In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
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Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
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Toss the salad with your desired dressing.
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Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts and sprinkle with croutons for added crunch.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 60mg
- Sodium : 360mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 25g
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