Lemon Chicken with Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast150 g
• Lemon Juice2 tablespoon (30 g)
• Tomato1/2 count (65 g)
• Cucumber1/2 cup (60 g)
• Arugula1/2 cup (10 g)
• Olive Oil1 tablespoon (10 ml)
• Garlic1/2 clove (2 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   For the marinade, mix the garlic paste with half the oil and lemon juice. You can grate some lemon peel if desired.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Set some lemon juice aside for the salad seasoning.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add salt and pepper to the chicken and spread with the marinade. If you have enough time, you can let it sit for some minutes. If not, cook directly.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Heat a pan over high heat and, once heated, add the chicken and cook each side for 4 minutes over medium heat. Cover once you flip it.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Continue cooking until well cooked.

6. 6

   Step 6

   At the same time, cut the tomato and cucumber into pieces. Mix with the arugula leaves.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add salt and pepper to taste, lemon juice and remaining oil.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Serve the lemon chicken with salad on a plate. You can add some capers if desired.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Lemon Chicken with Tomato and Cucumber Salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a short breakfast prep window. Reheat gently or serve cold depending on the recipe style.