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

Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad

Safira
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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 251 kcal

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
 

  • Make the marinade by combining:
    Olive Oil, Lemon, Water, Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Garlic, Mustard, Honey, Salt, Pepper.
  • 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.
  • Add the chopped Vegetables to a platter or large plate, top with the cooked Chicken.
  • Pour over the dressing and serve.

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

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Salad, Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Salad
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