Grilled Chicken with Mixed Green Salad
Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- Calories: 280 per breast (total: 560 calories)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Calories: 240
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Calories: 4
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Calories: 8
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Calories: 6
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Calories: 6
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Calories: 0
For the Mixed Green Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- Calories: 30
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Calories: 16
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Calories: 30
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Calories: 12
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Calories: 240
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Calories: 240
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Calories: 14
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Calories: 0
- Optional: 1 oz feta cheese (for added flavor)
- Calories: 75
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, coat evenly, and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
2. Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let rest, then slice.
3. Prepare the Salad:
- Toss mixed greens with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
- Add feta cheese if desired.
4. Serve:
- Place sliced chicken on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Calorie Breakdown:
- Grilled Chicken (with marinade): 568 calories (including oil in marinade)
- Mixed Green Salad (with dressing): 582 calories (including avocado and dressing)
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Total Calories: Approximately 1,150 calories
- If feta cheese is added: ~1,225 calories
This meal provides a substantial amount of calories, making it ideal for those with higher energy needs, like gym-goers. Adjust portions if you need to lower the calorie content.