Grilled Chicken Paillard

Ingredients

• •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 lemon (juice and zest)
• •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• •2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •Mixed greens (for salad)
• •1/2 cucumber, sliced
• •1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• •1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• •Your choice of salad dressing (balsamic vinaigrette recommended)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.

2. 2

   Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).

3. 3

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Discard the marinade.

5. 5

   Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.

6. 6

   While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.

7. 7

   Once the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly.

8. 8

   Serve the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with your favorite dressing. Enjoy!