Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Gluten Free
Health score
42%
Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa
30 min.
4
460kcal

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Looking for a fresh and satisfying dish that’s equally perfect for a light lunch or an enticing appetizer? Our Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa is here to tantalize your taste buds! This gluten-free delight combines juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breasts with a vibrant medley of garden-fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate solution for anyone who craves a healthy yet flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Imagine biting into tender chicken, brushed with a creamy cheese mixture, paired with a colorful salsa made from crisp zucchini, sweet onion, and succulent red bell peppers. The freshness of the basil and a hint of lemon elevate this dish to something truly special. The best part? It’s low in carbs and packed with protein, making it a guilt-free choice for those watching their diet.

This dish not only offers a pleasing presentation—its colorful ingredients are practically a feast for the eyes—but it also invites creativity. Feel free to experiment with different seasonal vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your palate. Whether you serve it as an appetizer at your next gathering or enjoy it as a satisfying light meal at home, Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa is guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast 
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • medium size bell pepper red quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • small onion sweet sliced
  • medium zucchini cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 300 to 350 (medium) heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients.
  4. Brush chicken with cheese mixture.
  5. Toss zucchini, onion, and bell pepper in olive oil.
  6. Grill chicken and vegetable mixture at the same time, covered with grill lid. Grill chicken 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until done. Grill vegetable mixture 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Chop vegetable mixture, and toss with basil.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve vegetable mixture with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories460kcal
Protein45.29%
Fat44.07%
Carbs10.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.75
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.611304428266%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.95mg
Myricetin
0.94mg
Quercetin
12.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:459.64kcal
22.98%
Fat:22.26g
34.25%
Saturated Fat:4.16g
26.02%
Carbohydrates:12.1g
4.03%
Net Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.47%
Sugar:8g
8.89%
Cholesterol:152.31mg
50.77%
Sodium:701.18mg
30.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.47g
102.95%
Vitamin B3:24.45mg
122.27%
Selenium:74.54µg
106.49%
Vitamin B6:2.06mg
102.91%
Vitamin C:64.62mg
78.33%
Phosphorus:570.19mg
57.02%
Vitamin K:40.62µg
38.69%
Potassium:1277.42mg
36.5%
Vitamin B5:3.64mg
36.41%
Vitamin A:1395.56IU
27.91%
Magnesium:91.42mg
22.85%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.27%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.74%
Folate:68.49µg
17.12%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.24%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.2%
Zinc:2.02mg
13.44%
Fiber:2.57g
10.28%
Iron:1.75mg
9.73%
Copper:0.18mg
9.2%
Calcium:87.68mg
8.77%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.59%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.77%
Source:My Recipes