Heart-Healthy Chicken Paillard
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this **Heart-Healthy Chicken Paillard**, a light yet satisfying recipe that's perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts pounded thin for quick, even cooking, this dish combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors like zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley. The chicken is paired with a crisp, peppery arugula and cherry tomato salad, creating a delightful balance of protein and fresh greens. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic low-sodium, high-flavor option for those following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Serve with lemon wedges for a tangy finish and enjoy a guilt-free, nutrient-packed meal that's as delicious as it is nourishing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- teaspoons Salt (optional)
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken gently until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add salt if desired.
Place the pounded chicken breasts in the marinade, turning to coat both sides. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the salad by tossing the arugula and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve each chicken paillard on a plate with a portion of the arugula and tomato salad. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with a lemon wedge for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2484 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1558 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
