Grilled Chicken Mediterranean Salad Bowl

ByThe Recipe Cravings

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Salad

  • 2 cups cooked couscous (or quinoa)
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Lemon Herb Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, onion, parsley, and cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
  6. Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

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