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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad — Healthy High-Protein Lunch

April 6, 2026

Juicy lemon herb grilled chicken over crisp greens with feta and tomatoes — this protein-packed salad is a healthy lunch that actually keeps you full all afternoon.

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Servings

2 DIFFICULTY

Easy

INGREDIENTS:

2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cucumber (sliced)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Marinate the chicken. Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Grill the chicken. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the dressing. Whisk together remaining olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Assemble the salad. Toss mixed greens with dressing and spread across 2 plates. Arrange cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta on top.
Top with chicken. Slice the rested grilled chicken and fan it over the salad. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

💚 Why It's Good For You

Chicken breast is one of the leanest sources of complete protein
Mixed greens are rich in iron, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K
Olive oil provides anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fats
Lemon juice boosts vitamin C intake and aids iron absorption

💡 Tips & Swaps

Meal prep: Grill extra chicken and store in fridge up to 4 days.

No grill? Bake chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 22 minutes instead.

Dairy-free: Skip the feta or swap for avocado slices.

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