Grilled Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Roasted Chickpea Salad

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Juicy grilled chicken paired with a refreshing salad of roasted chickpeas and crisp greens. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until blended. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with 1 cup roasted chickpeas, 1 sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles in a large bowl. Drizzle 3 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
  4. Step 4: Slice grilled chicken and serve atop the salad for a nourishing meal.

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