Charred Lemon Chicken Salad
Charred Lemon Chicken Salad pairs juicy roast chicken with a bright, peppery lemon pan sauce that soaks into crisp romaine for a lively contrast of textures. The caramelized drippings deepen the citrus notes while herbs and a hint of cayenne add warmth. Serve it for a relaxed dinner or a weekend lunch when you want something fresh yet satisfying.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Lemon Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Drizzle vegetable oil into a large roasting pan.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
- 4
Add the chicken to the lemon mixture and turn it several times to coat both sides. Set the chicken breast side down in the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes.
- 5
Place the chicken breast side up in the prepared roasting pan. Pour about 1/4 of the marinade into the cavity of the chicken. Brush the remaining marinade over the top and sides of the chicken.
- 6
Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, and salt over the top of the chicken.
- 7
Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine.
- 8
Roast the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove from the oven and spoon the pan juices over the chicken. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the pan and continue roasting until the skin is browned and the meat is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, spoon the pan juices over the chicken again, and loosely cover with aluminum foil for 20 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the chicken to a platter, draining any juices from the cavity back into the pan; cover the chicken with aluminum foil and set aside.
- 10
Set the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat; add 3/4 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces by about half, about 10 minutes.
- 11
Slice the chicken into 8 pieces and serve over shredded lettuce in a large bowl. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pan sauce over the top, tossing to slightly wilt the lettuce. Serve with additional sauce on the side.
- Calories 126.36 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 19.74 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 0.99 g 0%
- Total Fat 5.03 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.24 mg High 22%
- Sodium 250.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 44.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 16.26 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Charred Lemon Chicken Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 126.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Lemon Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Lemon Chicken Salad?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 126.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Lemon Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Charred Lemon Chicken Salad healthy?
- Charred Lemon Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 126.36 calories and 19.74 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 250.82 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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