Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Salad
A light, low-carb grilled chicken salad with fresh lemon and herbs to help maintain steady blood sugar.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Method
- 1
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- 3
Marinate chicken breasts in the lemon garlic mixture for 5 minutes.
- 4
Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- 5
Slice grilled chicken and serve over mixed salad greens, drizzling any remaining marinade as dressing.
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