Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Barley Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

A delightfully fresh and protein-packed GLP-1 friendly dinner featuring tender grilled chicken breast marinated in a vibrant lemon-herb blend, served over a hearty roasted vegetable barley salad.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups barley, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for roasting vegetables
- 1/4 tsp salt, for roasting vegetables
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, for roasting vegetables
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.


