How To Make Warm Lemon & Thyme Chicken Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme leaves, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the lemon and thyme dressing over them, making sure to coat each piece. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through with no pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, toss together the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced almonds.
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Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange them over the salad.
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Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 325kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 96mg
- Sodium : 204mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 38g
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