Grilled Chicken With Basil Tomato Salad Recipe

Did you know that a study from the University of California, Berkeley, recently found that fresh ripe tomatoes with olive oil were scientifically proven to be the perfect summer salad?

OK, not really. That's a made-up study. But if anyone ever did find a way to scientifically measure the perfect summer salad, then tomatoes with olive oil would probably be the winner, especially if you add some fresh herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar to bring out the flavors! And on top of the taste, this salad is also an antioxidant powerhouse.

For protein, add some grilled chicken with a simple herb rub. It's nothing that will steal the show from the tomatoes, but this type of chicken recipe is great for making double or triple and saving the leftovers, especially as the weather starts edging towards "too hot to cook."

It's just so nice to have some pre-cooked protein already in the fridge, and it gives you a reason to play around with even more salad options.

Grilled Chicken With Basil Tomato Salad Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 25 min

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 tsp. herbes de provence
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup basil leaves, minced
• 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine the herbes de provence, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
4. Place on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side until cooked through.
5. In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
6. Toss everything together and season to taste.
7. Serve each chicken breast topped with the basil tomato salad

Grilled Chicken With Basil Tomato Salad Recipe

Juicy ripe tomatoes steal the show here, but the simple grilled chicken is a winner for convenience and bulk-cooking value.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
• 2 tsp. herbes de provence
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• ¼ cup basil leaves minced
• 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• In a bowl, combine the herbes de provence, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2 tsp. herbes de provence, 1 tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. onion powder, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
  4 chicken breasts
• Place on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side until cooked through.
• In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
  2 cups cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup basil leaves, 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Toss everything together and season to taste.
• Serve each chicken breast topped with the basil tomato salad

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 55gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1181IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 6mg

Keyword basil, grilled chicken, salad, tomato

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