How to Make Simple Grilled Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled chicken salad is a classic and delicious dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. It's also incredibly versatile, so you can customize it to your own tastes with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients. This recipe for simple grilled chicken salad is easy to make and requires just a few basic ingredients. Whether you're cooking for one or a crowd, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Grilled chicken is the star of this salad, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices red onion, 1/3-inch thick
  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, and thyme in a small saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken and onion slices on a plate. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the dressing over the chicken and onions; turn to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Grill chicken and onion slices on the preheated grill, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the saucepan with the remaining dressing at the edge of the grill to warm.
  • Transfer chicken and onion slices to a place. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices. Separate onion slices into rings.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl; add chicken and onion. Add warm dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 426mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 178mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 214mg