Quick Lemon Parmesan Chicken (Print Version)

A vibrant chicken and greens dish with lemon-Parmesan and crunchy croutons, perfect for a fast meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Salad

06 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, baby spinach)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
09 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 cup crunchy croutons

→ Lemon Parmesan Dressing

12 - ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
15 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken breasts dry, then rub with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12 minutes or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - In a large bowl, toss salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion together.
05 - Add half of the dressing to the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Top salad with sliced chicken, shredded Parmesan, and croutons. Drizzle remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • High protein and flavorful
02 -
  • Substitute grilled or rotisserie chicken for faster prep
  • Use gluten-free croutons for gluten intolerances
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry for better seasoning adherence
  • Whisk dressing until smooth for even flavor distribution
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