HEALTHY LEMON CHICKEN SALAD

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Healthy Lemon Chicken Salad is a simple, delicious, low fat meal idea. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with lean protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this is a great dinner for a busy weeknight!

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 3 Large Servings, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large boneless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
8 multi colored sweet peppers, cut into strips
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to broil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
  • Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Place on broiler pan and broil 5 to 6 minutes per side, basting with extra marinade, until lightly browned and meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 180 degrees. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Rinse lettuce and tear into bite sized pieces. My go to lettuce is typically endive or leaf lettuce, but you can use any. Drain and place in large bowl.
  • Rinse and clean peppers. Cut into thin slices and add to bowl.
  • Add dried cranberries.
  • Drain olives and add to the bowl.
  • Drain black beans and add to bowl.
  • Cut chicken into 1″ cubes and add to bowl.
  • Toss and serve with dressing of your choice.
  • 2 to 3 Large Servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.9, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 124.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 16.3, Protein 35

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