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    22nd August 2022 Healthy Recipes

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    Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad

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    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 in a platter with plates to side
    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.

    Dressing ingredients in a bowl

    Marinade the Chicken in half the marinade then cook in a pan with oil for 10 - 15 minutes, flipping once.

    Marinade ingredients in a bowl with chicken

    Chicken cooking in a frying pan

    Chop the Vegetables and add to a platter with the cooked Chicken.

    Pour over the dressing and serve.

    Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad in a platter with plates to side

    Chicken Salad in a platter with 2 plates to the side

    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.

    More easy chicken salad recipes:

    Indian Chicken Salad with Avocado Green Chutney Dressing

    Khloe Kardashians Chinese Chicken Salad – Health Nut CopyCat

    Mexican Chicken Salad

    Turkish Chicken Salad

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    Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad in a platter with plates to side
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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.

    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword Chicken Salad, Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Salad
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 251 kcal
    Author Safira

    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

    1. Make the marinade by combining:

      Olive Oil, Lemon, Water, Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Garlic, Mustard, Honey, Salt, Pepper.

    2. 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.

    3. Add the chopped Vegetables to a platter or large plate, top with the cooked Chicken.

    4. 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.

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 251 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.04g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 73mg24%
    Sodium 210mg9%
    Potassium 700mg20%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 26g52%
    Vitamin A 248IU5%
    Vitamin C 24mg29%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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