Citrus Herb Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped(optional)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Slice the cucumber, segment the orange, and rinse/spin the mixed greens if needed.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken 6–7 minutes per side (until cooked through). Remove to a plate and rest 5 minutes, then slice.

3. 3

   Assemble: In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, honey, and chopped herbs (if using). Toss mixed greens with the vinaigrette, then top with cucumber, orange segments, and sliced chicken. Serve immediately.