26 Easy Dinner Recipes
14. Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Arugula Salad Topping
This delicious lemon parmesan chicken is easy to prepare and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. You don’t need any fancy equipment—just basic kitchen tools you likely already have. The dish combines protein-rich chicken with fresh arugula, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
The combination of flavors in this recipe is truly outstanding. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a lemony, Parmesan crust and topped with a bright arugula salad. You’ll love how the peppery arugula complements the savory chicken.
Cooking Times
Total Time: 30-40 minutes from start to finish
Serving Size
- Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Parmesan cheese for grating
Preparation
- Mix flour, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish
- Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture
- Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the dressing
- Toss arugula with enough dressing to moisten
- Place chicken on plates and top with arugula salad
- Grate fresh Parmesan over the top before serving
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 chicken breast with arugula salad topping, approx. 250g) provides about:
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 45 g
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Vitamin A: 700 IU
- Vitamin K: 60 mcg
- Calcium: 120 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
