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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 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 24%
- Protein 64.35 g Good Source 129%
- Carbohydrate 34.07 g 12%
- Total Fat 8.69 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.11 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 244.5 mg High 82%
- Sodium 1695.23 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 7.42 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 12.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1453.01 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 199.38 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 83.16 mg Good Source 92%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad healthy?
- Citrus Pepper Grilled Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 474.58 calories and 64.35 g of protein, or 129% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1695.23 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.11 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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