Fast Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
Fast Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Bowl
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn, drained if canned, thawed if frozen
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the lemon herb vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing into strips or cubes.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the chicken rests, in a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced yellow bell pepper, corn, and rinsed black beans.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the diced avocado and the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Drizzle the prepared lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all components are lightly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, fast meal!
⏱️ 3 min
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Fast Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Bowl
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn, drained if canned, thawed if frozen
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the lemon herb vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing into strips or cubes.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the chicken rests, in a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced yellow bell pepper, corn, and rinsed black beans.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the diced avocado and the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Drizzle the prepared lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all components are lightly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, fast meal!
⏱️ 3 min