Description
Discover a burst of flavor in every bite with this Radish Cucumber Salad with Black Pepper Chicken. This vibrant dish combines crunchy radishes and cucumbers with savory, spiced chicken, making it perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight meals. Enjoy the delightful balance of textures and colors while savoring a healthy and customizable salad that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup radishes, sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, honey, and black pepper. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the veggies: While the chicken cooks, slice radishes and dice cucumbers. Toss them in a large bowl with olive oil and additional black pepper.
- Assemble salad: Once the chicken has cooled slightly, slice thinly against the grain and combine it with the veggies in the bowl.
- Serve: Plate the salad and drizzle more dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg