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Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Salad | Healthy Chicken Recipes

This salad is a seasonal delight, with fresh and tasty ingredients no one can resist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, dairy-free, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Keto, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 4 zucchini medium, sliced thinly and vertically
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • lettuce
  • 2 apricots sliced
  • basil leaves optional
  • walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Spray the griddle with non-stick oil spray.
  • On medium fire, using the griddle, grill the zucchini and chicken on both sides, about 8 minutes each side (depending on the thickness of the slices).
  • While the chicken and zucchinis are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the mustard, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • When cooked, slice the chicken to strips then transfer them to a bowl along with the zucchini.
  • Pour the vinaigrette in the bowl and mix, coating the zucchini and chicken well. Leave some to dress the lettuce too.
  • On the plates, place the chicken, zucchini, lettuce, apricots, basil and walnuts if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5