Name: Grilled chicken and cucumber salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 5 oz romaine lettuce, chopped; 5 oz cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Nutrition

Per serving

363 calories

Protein: 41g; 44% of calories
Carbs: 12g; 13% of calories
Fat: 18g; 43% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Pat the chicken strips dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until opaque in the center. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
While the chicken cooks, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Add the chopped romaine and sliced cucumbers, then toss to coat.
Place the dressed greens and cucumbers on a plate and top with the warm chicken strips.

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