Grilled Chicken Breast with Salad
A simple, juicy grilled chicken breast served over a crisp salad of lettuce, cucumber, and carrot. Lightly dressed with lemon and olive oil, this is a fresh and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 2 whole chicken breast
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
Instructions
- 1
Pound the 2 chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- 3
While chicken cooks, slice the 1 cucumber and peel and shred the 1 carrot. Tear the 4 cups lettuce into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.
- 5
Toss the salad with the dressing, then divide between two plates. Slice the rested chicken and place on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
- 6
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill pan or skillet
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
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