Description
This Best Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe is fresh, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Juicy lemon-marinated chicken pairs beautifully with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a homemade lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 3 fresh lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Place chicken in a bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice.
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, and parsley in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Top salad with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate if making ahead. You can substitute grilled shrimp for chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg