Grilled Ligurian Herb Chicken with Palm Leaf Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Juicy grilled chicken marinated with Mediterranean herbs served alongside a fresh salad inspired by Bordighera’s famous palm trees. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean herbs), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup, drained and sliced palm heart slices
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1 cup sliced palm hearts, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 thinly sliced red onion, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken breasts on plates alongside the refreshing palm leaf salad.