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Grilled Chicken Salad

The grilled chicken salad is suitable for diabetes as it is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, with controlled carbohydrates.

Adapted from Delish, by Lindsay Maitland Hunt

30 mintotal
4servings
14ingredients
705kcal a serving
Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 7 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • 4 romaine hearts, chopped
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 4 oz. feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives, halved

Method

  1. Heat grill to medium-high. Season chicken with coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill, covered, turning halfway through, until slightly charred and the thickest part of the breast registers 165ºF when probed with a thermometer, 18 to 22 minutes. Let rest for another 5 minutes, then slice.22 min timer
  2. Meanwhile, make dressing. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, and parsley in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, feta, and olives among four serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, then drizzle with dressing.

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