Healthy Lemon Chicken Salad
Ingredients
3 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. Dried Rosemary
2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Black Pepper
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
5 Cups Lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
8 Multi Colored Sweet Peppers, cut into strips
1 Can Large Black Olives, 6 oz.
1 Can Black Beans, 15.25 oz., drained
1 Cup Dried Cranberries
Preparation
1
Heat oven to broil.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
3
Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Rinse and clean peppers. Cut into thin slices and add to bowl.
7
Add dried cranberries.
8
Drain olives and add to the bowl.
9
Drain black beans and add to bowl.
10
Cut chicken into 1″ cubes and add to bowl.
11
Toss and serve with dressing of your choice.
12
2 to 3 Large Servings
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About
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!
Yield:
3 Large Servings
Added:
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 2:15pm
