Lemon & Herb Grilled Chicken

Served with Salad and Baguette Bread

Tender, juicy grilled chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, paired with a crisp salad and warm baguette for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Recipe Highlights

✓ High in protein and packed with nutrients
✓ Fresh, zesty lemon and herb flavours
✓ Grilled, not fried — light yet satisfying
✓ Perfect for a balanced everyday meal

Prep Time: 20 mins
Marination: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Serves: 1

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• Chicken breast, boneless — 120 g
• Lemon juice — 1 tsp
• Dried oregano — ½ tsp
• Dried basil — ½ tsp
• Dried rosemary — ¼ tsp
• Garlic powder — ¼ tsp
• Salt — to taste
• Black pepper, crushed — to taste
• Olive oil — ½ tsp

For the Salad

• Lettuce, chopped — 1 cup
• Cherry tomatoes — 4–5
• Cucumber — 4 slices
• Red onion — 4–5 rings
• Yellow bell pepper — ½, sliced
• Black olives — 3–4
• Olive oil — ½ tsp
• Lemon juice — ½ tsp
• Salt & pepper — to taste

To Serve

• Baguette bread — 2 slices
• Fresh herbs — optional, for garnish

Method

1. Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, oregano, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the chicken breast and coat well.

2. Marinate
Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Grill the Chicken
Heat a grill pan. Cook the chicken over medium heat for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 75°C.

4. Rest & Slice
Remove from the heat and allow the chicken to rest for 2–3 minutes. Slice into strips.

5. Prepare the Salad
Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then toss well.

6. Assemble
Arrange the salad on a plate. Place the grilled chicken slices alongside or over the salad and serve with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition per Serving

Calories: ~387 kcal
Protein: ~39 g
Carbs: ~26 g
Fat: ~11 g
Fiber: ~5 g

Ipshita’s Note

This meal is high in protein, full of fibre and healthy fats — a perfect choice for a balanced and satisfying everyday lunch or dinner.

Tip

Do not overcook the chicken. Grill it only until just cooked through to keep it juicy and tender. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Light, flavourful & perfectly balanced.