Lemon Herb Chicken Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Zesty grilled lemon herb chicken paired with cool creamy cucumber dill salad for a light, satisfying summer dinner.

# List of ingredients:

→ Lemon Herb Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

11 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
14 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
15 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon sugar
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully combined.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, turn to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped dill, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
04 - Add sliced cucumber and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently to coat vegetables evenly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then slice as desired.
07 - Plate grilled lemon herb chicken with a generous portion of creamy cucumber dill salad on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in under five minutes but makes chicken taste like it has been slowly simmered in herbs all day
  • The cool crisp cucumber salad balances the warm grilled chicken so perfectly youll want this combo on repeat all summer
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling is non negotiable because cutting it immediately will let all those juices run out onto your cutting board
  • The cucumber salad needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors meld and the vegetables soften slightly
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness because chicken breasts can go from juicy to dry in just a minute or two
  • If using dried herbs instead of fresh reduce the amounts by about half since dried herbs are more potent

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