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Paleo Chicken Breast Dinner

Chicken breast dinner paleo - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is made of ceramic and has a light brown color. on top of the plate, there are three pieces of grilled chicken breasts. the chicken breasts are golden brown and appear to be seasoned with herbs and spices. the salad is made up of various vegetables, including zucchini, red onions, and yellow bell peppers. there are also some green leaves scattered around the plate. the background is a white wooden table.

A simple and delicious paleo-friendly chicken breast dinner featuring pan-seared chicken with roasted vegetables and a fresh herb salad.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, toss zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the vegetables evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
While the vegetables roast, prepare the chicken breasts. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, avocado oil, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
To serve, plate one chicken breast with a portion of roasted vegetables and a side of the fresh herb salad.