How to Make Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe combines juicy grilled chicken with a refreshing, zesty salad, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal that is easy to prepare.

The star of this recipe is the succulent grilled lemon-pepper chicken, which is marinated in a tangy and aromatic mixture of lemon juice, pepper, garlic, and herbs. The result is tender, flavorful chicken with a subtle hint of citru...

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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 2 limes
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cucumbers, chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
  • Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 70mg
    • Calcium: 129mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1069mg