MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN & GREENS

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Any chicken entree that's this easy and yummy is a win-win for me. And it's healthy, too! -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup prepared vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Slice chicken; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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