Mediterranean Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette & Juicy Chicken
A light yet satisfying salad featuring tender, oven-baked chicken, fresh greens, and a zesty mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for a wholesome meal!
A light yet satisfying salad featuring tender, oven-baked chicken, fresh greens, and a zesty mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for a wholesome meal!
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
20mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 mixed green salad (lettuce, iceberg, arugula, or spinach)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 x 200g)
- 3 tbsp mustard vinaigrette (recipe below)
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
- Sliced grilled or boiled corn (optional)
For Roasting the Chicken
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 lemon slices
For the Mustard Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- A pinch of salt & pepper
- A pinch of dried oregano
Directions
Prepare the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, salt, pepper, vinegar, and lemon juice.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
Stir in the dried oregano.
Reserve half of the vinaigrette for the salad and use the rest for marinating the chicken.
Cook the Juicy Chicken
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and gently pound them until evenly flattened.
Brush them with half of the vinaigrette, season with a little salt and pepper.
Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
Arrange fresh herbs, lemon slices, and crushed garlic on the bottom.
Place the marinated chicken on top.
Bake in a preheated 200°C (400°F) oven (fan setting) for 20 minutes, without opening the oven door.
Remove from the oven, cover with parchment paper, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with the remaining vinaigrette.
Add cherry tomatoes and corn slices for extra flavor.
Arrange the sliced chicken over the salad.
Recipe Tips
Letting the chicken rest after roasting ensures it stays juicy and tender.