Healthy Lemon Chicken Salad
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Healthy Lemon Chicken Salad is a simple, delicious, low fat meal idea. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with lean protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this is a great dinner for a busy weeknight!
READY IN: 20mins
SERVES: 3
YIELD: 3 Large Servings
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3large boneless chicken breasts
- 1⁄3cup olive oil
- 1⁄2cup lemon juice
- 2tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2tablespoons dried oregano
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1teaspoon garlic powder
- 5
- 8
- 1
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to broil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
- Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Place on broiler pan and broil 5 to 6 minutes per side, basting with extra marinade, until lightly browned and meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 180 degrees. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Rinse lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces. My go to lettuce is typically endive or leaf lettuce, but you can use any. Drain and place in large bowl.
- Rinse and clean peppers. Cut into thin slices and add to bowl.
- Add dried cranberries.
- Drain olives and add to the bowl.
- Drain black beans and add to bowl.
- Cut chicken into 1″ cubes and add to bowl.
- Toss and serve with dressing of your choice.
- 2 to 3 Large Servings.