Warm Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad Recipes

WARM LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the peas and 1/4 cup water into a microwave safe dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain using a colander; rinse under cold water and set aside.
• Slice potatoes into 1/4 inch rounds. Place potatoes, salt and 4 cups of water into another microwave safe dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 13-16 minutes or until tender, stirring twice; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Rub chicken with 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 7-9 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 and juices run clear, turning once. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm.
• For dressing, juice lemon to measure 2 tablespoons Combine juice, 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking constantly; set aside.
• Thinly slice chicken, bell pepper and onion. Combine peas, chicken, bell pepper, onion, artichokes and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
• Add potatoes and dressing; toss gently. Serve warm.

GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
• Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
• Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.

LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
• Place bread crumbs in shallow dish. Add chicken tenders to dish; press crumbs into chicken to coat well. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
• Divide lettuce among 4 salad plates or shallow bowls. Top evenly with chicken and orange pieces. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons dressing. Garnish with sliced almonds.