Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad – this is a salad recipe that we make at home often because it packs a big flavour punch with minimal effort. Full of Mediterranean flavours from Oregano, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and marinaded Chicken, this is a salad that is loved by all.
Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad
And what you end up with is this delicious one Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad with Mediterranean flavours.
Another nice thing about this chicken salad is that marinating is optional.
It definitely adds flavour if you do have time to marinade for a couple of hours but it will still be flavourful even if you don’t marinade it.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need for this Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad:
Chicken Breast - Cut into chunks;
Lemon, Garlic, Paprika, Oregano, Basil, Parsley – to make the tasty Herby Lemony Sauce,
Honey and mustard – to slightly thicken/sweeten/flavour the sauce;
Veg - Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Red Onion, Olives
Dressing - The marinade and dressing is the same. Just half is used for the Chicken and half for the marinade.
Salt and Pepper
How to make it
As simple as it gets really!
Make the marinade by combining:
Olive Oil, Lemon, Water, Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Honey, Mustard, Garlic, Salt, Pepper.
Marinade the Chicken in half the marinade then cook in a pan with oil for 10 - 15 minutes, flipping once.
Chop the Vegetables and add to a platter with the cooked Chicken.
Pour over the dressing and serve.
Storage
Once the salad is made, the leaves will begin to get soggy after 1/2 an hour if you keep everything together.
So if you’re making ahead of time, keep the dressing , leaves and chicken separate until serving.
The Chickens will keep up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
The Dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Tips and FAQ’s
Chicken – You can use leftover rotisserie Chicken instead of Chicken Breast in this salad. You can also use boneless Thighs instead. They will however take longer to cook.
Lemon Juice – You can use a Red/White wine vinegar instead. Just increase the oil slightly.
Herbs – Use mixed herbs if you prefer or Thyme/Rosemary.
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Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad
Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad – this is a salad recipe that we make at home often because it packs a big flavour punch with minimal effort. Full of Mediterranean flavours from Oregano, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and marinaded Chicken, this is a salad that is loved by all.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tbsp Oilve Oil
- 1 ½ large Lemon juice and zest
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped, optional
- 2 tsp Dry Basil
- 1 tap Dry Oregano
- 2 tsp Garlic Puree
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 ½ lb Chicken Breast cut into chunks
Salad
- ½ large Lettuce shedded
- 1 Red Onion sliced
- 1 small Cucumber cut into rounds
- Handful Cherry or baby Plum Tomatoes cut in half
- 1 Avocado cut into chunks
- 3 ½ tbsp Olives
Instructions
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Make the marinade by combining:
Olive Oil, Lemon, Water, Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Garlic, Mustard, Honey, Salt, Pepper.
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Marinade the Chicken in half the marinade (reserve the rest for the dressing) then cook in a pan with oil for 10 - 15 minutes, flipping once.
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Add the chopped Vegetables to a platter or large plate, top with the cooked Chicken.
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Pour over the dressing and serve.
Recipe Notes
Storage
Once the salad is made, the leaves will begin to get soggy after 1/2 an hour if you keep everything together.
So if you’re making ahead of time, keep the dressing , leaves and chicken separate until serving.
The Chickens will keep up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
The Dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Tips and FAQ’s
Chicken – You can use leftover rotisserie Chicken instead of Chicken Breast in this salad. You can also use boneless Thighs instead. They will however take longer to cook.
Lemon Juice – You can use a Red/White wine vinegar instead. Just increase the oil slightly.
Herbs – Use mixed herbs if you prefer or Thyme/Rosemary.
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