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Summer Dinner Party

A delightful summer dinner party menu featuring grilled lemon herb chicken, fresh garden salad, and a refreshing berry dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garden Salad
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette for dressing
Berry Dessert
  • 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey or to taste
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Make the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
Prepare the Dessert
  1. In a bowl, mix the berries with honey and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Serve the berries topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This menu is perfect for a summer evening, and the chicken can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.

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