Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Name: Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4chicken thighs - boneless; 4 TBSP ofolive oil; Juice from 1 lime; 1 TBSP ofred wine vinegar; 1 TSP ofmaple syrup; 1 TSP ofEnglish mustard; 1 TSP ofdried garlic powder; ½ TSP ofground smoked paprika; ½ TSP oftable salt; ¼ TSP ofground black pepper; 1 cup oficeberg lettuce - fresh and finely sliced; ½ cups ofcoleslaw salad mix - shredded; 1 cup ofcherry tomatoes (baby tomatoes) - cut in half; ½ cup ofcucumber - fresh and finely sliced (peeling is optional); ½ cup ofred onion - peeled and sliced; 6 TBSP ofolive oil; Juice from 1 lemon; 1 TSP ofEnglish mustard; 1 ½ TSP ofmaple syrup; ½ TSP ofdried garlic powder; ½ TSP oftable salt; ¼ TSP ofground black pepper; ½ TBSP offresh basil - finely chopped; ½ TBSP offresh parsley - chopped; hard-boiled eggs; parmesan cheese - shredded

2 servings

American Pan Frying

This summer-perfect Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor! Juicy, spiced-lime marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served over a crisp, colorful slaw with a zesty lemon-herb dressing. It’s light, healthy, and high in protein, making it the perfect meal for warm days....

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The Headless Chef Resident Chef

March 11, 2025

Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing side shot in detail

25 min.
1 h.
1/5

Ingredients:

Chicken Marination

4 chicken thighs - boneless
4 TBSP of olive oil
Juice from 1 lime
1 TBSP of red wine vinegar
1 TSP of maple syrup
1 TSP of English mustard
1 TSP of dried garlic powder
½ TSP of ground smoked paprika
½ TSP of table salt
¼ TSP of ground black pepper

Salad

1 cup of iceberg lettuce - fresh and finely sliced
½ cups of coleslaw salad mix - shredded
1 cup of cherry tomatoes (baby tomatoes) - cut in half
½ cup of cucumber - fresh and finely sliced (peeling is optional)
½ cup of red onion - peeled and sliced

Light & Zesty Lemon-Herb Dressing

6 TBSP of olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1 TSP of English mustard
1 ½ TSP of maple syrup
½ TSP of dried garlic powder
½ TSP of table salt
¼ TSP of ground black pepper
½ TBSP of fresh basil - finely chopped
½ TBSP of fresh parsley - chopped

Garnish

hard-boiled eggs (store-bought or recipe here)
parmesan cheese - shredded

Add parmesan or boiled egg for extra richness

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Mixing Bowls
1x Cooking Fork or Regular Fork (for mixing salad dressing)
1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan or Stir Fry Pan
1x Tongs
1x salad bowl

Recipes

Best served with:

Herb Baguette

Directions:

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken well and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for a deeper flavor).

Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).*
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Salad

Toss lettuce, cabbage slaw, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing all over and mix into the salad
Add sliced grilled chicken on top.

Serve and Enjoy Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, tangy, and satisfying summer salad! 😍🔥
Garnish with parmesan cheese and add a boiled egg for some extra protein goodness.

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