Herb-Grilled Chicken With Watermelon-Feta Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Herb-Grilled Chicken With Watermelon-Feta Salad
20 min.
4
305kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that bursts with flavor and showcases the best of summer's bounty? Look no further than our Herb-Grilled Chicken with Watermelon-Feta Salad! This gluten-free dish is perfect for those sunny afternoons when you want something light yet satisfying. In just 20 minutes, you can have a delightful combination of perfectly grilled chicken infused with vibrant herbs and spices, paired with a refreshing watermelon-feta salad that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the chicken, marinated in a fragrant blend of fresh flat-leaf parsley, ground cumin, and zesty lemon juice. The result? Juicy, herbaceous chicken that is grilled to perfection and ready to make any meal feel special. And let's not forget about the watermelon-feta salad! This unique pairing of sweet watermelon and salty feta not only adds a pop of color to your plate but also provides a delightful contrast of flavors that enhances your dining experience.

Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a delightful dinner, this dish is a great way to gather friends and family around the table. It's healthy, bursting with summer flavors, and is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. So fire up the grill and get ready for a culinary adventure that pairs wholesome ingredients with irresistible taste!

Ingredients

  • servings watermelon-feta salad 
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Whisk first 7 ingredients in a shallow dish; remove and reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for Watermelon-Feta Salad.
  2. Add chicken to dish; cover and chill 30 minutes.
  3. Spray cold grill cooking grate with grilling spray; place on grill over medium heat (300 to 350).
  4. Place chicken on grate.
  5. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until done.
  6. Serve with Watermelon-Feta Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories305kcal
Protein37.68%
Fat58.63%
Carbs3.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.663043452346%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.2kcal
15.26%
Fat:19.72g
30.34%
Saturated Fat:6.21g
38.82%
Carbohydrates:2.79g
0.93%
Net Carbohydrates:2.33g
0.85%
Sugar:0.34g
0.38%
Cholesterol:99.02mg
33.01%
Sodium:911.91mg
39.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.52g
57.03%
Vitamin K:84.56µg
80.53%
Vitamin B3:12.18mg
60.9%
Selenium:40.72µg
58.18%
Vitamin B6:0.99mg
49.46%
Phosphorus:343.86mg
34.39%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.09%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.38%
Calcium:171.09mg
17.11%
Potassium:483.24mg
13.81%
Vitamin C:10.73mg
13%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.22%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.63%
Magnesium:40.33mg
10.08%
Vitamin A:490.12IU
9.8%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.48%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.34%
Iron:1.23mg
6.86%
Folate:23.32µg
5.83%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.95%
Copper:0.06mg
2.82%
Fiber:0.46g
1.84%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.55%
Source:My Recipes