Lemon Herb Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad

Name: Lemon Herb Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken tenderloins; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 lemon (thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice); 1 cucumber (large, peeled and diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Pan-seared chicken tenderloins seasoned with bright lemon and savory herbs, served with a crisp and refreshing cucumber and tomato salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.88/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Keto
Paleo
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Whole30
Halal
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken tenderloins
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 lemon (thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
1 cucumber (large, peeled and diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Pat the chicken tenderloins dry. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenderloins and thinly sliced lemon pieces. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
While chicken cooks, combine the diced cucumber and diced Roma tomatoes in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil (from the ingredient list, not added explicitly here as it's already counted), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and chopped fresh parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and tomato salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the lemon herb chicken tenderloins alongside the fresh cucumber and tomato salad.

Notes

Be careful not to overcook the chicken tenderloins, as they can dry out quickly due to their lean nature. A simple meat thermometer can help ensure they are cooked perfectly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 346
Protein: 58.9 g
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Fat: 9.1 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Sodium: 684 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg