Just Add Protein: Easy Recipes To Elevate Your Favorite Salad Kits

Our mission has always been to make good, fresh food, accessible to families across America. Now more than ever, we understand the need to put a meal on the table that is easy, nutritious, budget-friendly and delicious. We’re kicking off our #JustAddProtein series with easy chicken marinade recipes to pair with your favorite salad kits. Stay tuned all month long as we update this blog with NEW recipes.

Dill Pickle Salad with Honey Mustard Chicken

• 1/4 cup coarse ground Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Add to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken breasts and submerge into the marinade. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.
Once the chicken has marinated, sprinkle with salt. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 – 6 minutes per side, the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with Dill Pickle Chopped Salad Kit and enjoy!

Tangerine Crunch Salad with Triple Citrus Chicken

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tangerines, zested and juiced
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Add to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken breasts and submerge into the marinade. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.
Once the chicken has marinated, sprinkle with salt. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 – 6 minutes per side, the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with Tangerine Crunch Chopped Kit and enjoy!

Avocado Ranch Salad with BBQ Chicken

BBQ Marinade

• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, grated

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken breasts into a large sealing plastic bag. Pour 2/3 of the marinade into the bag, coating the chicken. Place the remaining marinade into a container to save for basting later while cooking. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Once the chicken has marinated, sprinkle with salt. Discard the bag and marinade and retrieve the fresh, reserved marinade.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Brush on the chicken every 5-8 minutes, basting well. Cook for approximately 5 – 6 minutes per side, the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with Avocado Ranch Chopped Kit and enjoy!

Everything Ranch Salad with Ranch Chicken

Ranch Marinade

• 1/4 cup buttermilk (1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp lemon juice- sit for 10 minutes)
• 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Add to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken breasts and submerge into the marinade. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.
Once the chicken has marinated, sprinkle with salt. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking.
Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 – 6 minutes per side, the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with Everything Ranch Chopped Salad Kit!

Everything Ranch Salad with Ranch Chicken

Balsamic Herb Marinade

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Add to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken breasts and submerge into the marinade. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight. Once the chicken has marinated, sprinkle with salt. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 – 6 minutes per side, the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit and enjoy!

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