GRILLED CHICKEN AND GREEN TOMATO SALAD

GRILLED CHICKEN AND GREEN TOMATO SALAD

If you want best weight loss, enjoy this wonderful high protein salad.  Complements any meal or stands alone as a great weight loss dish.

INGREDIENT ITEMS

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • Canola oil cooking spray
  • 1 pound green tomatoes, sliced into 1/2″ rounds
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 cups baby arugula (10-ounce package)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat grill on high; set grill rack 4 to 6 inches above heat source. Spray chicken with canola cooking spray and marinate in a ziploc bag with 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, Oregano, Thyme, Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper for 30 minutes in refrigerator. Discard marinade.
  2. Grill chicken, turning once, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, 5 to 8 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, cover and let rest.
  3. Make dressing: In a salad bowl, whisk dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon water. Reserve 1 tablespoon of dressing for Tomatoes. Coat green tomatoes with cooking spray; spread on grill grates; brush with reserved dressing.
  4. Grill, turn once and brush again, until juicy but not mushy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Take remaining dressing and toss with arugula.
  5. Divide arugula among 4 plates. Slice chicken; distribute chicken and grilled green tomato slices evenly among plates.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

26 minutes

Ready In:

35 minutes