Cold Chicken Recipes for Summer

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded grilled chicken
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup sesame dressing
• 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
3. For the Asian Chicken Salad, mix shredded grilled chicken with salad greens, carrots, red cabbage, green onions, and sesame dressing.
4. For Cold Chicken Pasta, toss cooked pasta with diced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
5. For Creamy Chicken Dip, mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and chives until well combined.