Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad
Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad layers smoky, lemon-lime marinated chicken over crisp iceberg, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots for a bright, refreshing bite. The peppery tang of the seasoning balances juicy, char-kissed meat and cool, crunchy vegetables—perfect for a warm-weather lunch, light dinner, or picnic spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Roll the lemons and limes on a cutting board to help release their juices; cut them in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together.
- 4
Flip the marinated chicken and sprinkle the other side with the remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
- 5
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- 6
Slice the chicken into long strips and place on the salad. Squeeze the remaining lemon and lime juice over the salad at the last minute before serving.
- Calories 474.58 kcal High
- Protein 64.35 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.69 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 244.5 mg High
- Sodium 1695.23 mg High
- Fiber 7.42 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.06 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 85.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1453.01 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 450.71 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 93.28 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 474.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes, Green Onion, Iceberg Lettuce. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
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