{"id":244061,"date":"2023-08-06T03:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T03:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=244061"},"modified":"2023-07-25T03:05:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:05:34","slug":"lighter-chicken-breast-recipes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/244061\/lighter-chicken-breast-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighter Chicken Breast Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather is warmer, lighter dinner options are traditionally on the menu. Lean chicken breasts are an excellent protein to use as the base to incorporate vibrant flavors. From zesty marinades to meals that spotlight summer produce, these lighter chicken breast recipes will help you create a satisfying summer dinner.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6303030454517760 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/asparagus-mushroom-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/W_mRhZUDUv01XRUToKQ7MyyqbD383B1JPzX6V7O78Fj6QkaSuwbjbND9cOUkieBCJb8eO5YY6ZVD9i1uX0IvshMG0HgxKYlEs1u-twdjVVOTHcarMyFk\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHAWN LANSING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NOLANVILLE, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/68Va9Z_h6ozow5HBx9LpNVWhL4t1Y3O50dxPb8VBJe6kklOMnrQXmBpAbopsT9PxE3BRsFJYXA8CkHg9TjeE9zv-pUNGPJW0pLwss0E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/asparagus-mushroom-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asparagus &#038; Mushroom Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love asparagus and mushrooms and made this one evening with ingredients I had on hand for a quick dinner. It&#8217;s been a favorite of mine ever since!&#8221; &#8211; Shawn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/zesty-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/T_v712B-Wq8QXHJDZgo_EcvOCcvOHh1XgCX_q-Y8-XyiMFMDwGPA82ldHcLMIz4Hi2qAg_Cdz0WifGoMexq7pjrrXFwD9He1ho_ThKY7Vgdkbp6HJRSQ8g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PEGGY SUE ROSS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SPRINGFIELD, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LljpXxKNdEa_uA_9cEn1IosoI1grKhpQcRZyadyrY2oIE6hI1q5OeOIDFhOi24kFDKVZKVZhbGnhs3WgMaJa30oLojFJEXSS9rzkGA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/zesty-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zesty Grilled Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The chicken is tender and tasty and appeals to all of my picky eaters! Your family will ask you to make this a regular part of your meal planning. And it is so simple and fast using regular staple items in your cupboard it is an easy weeknight meal.&#8221; &#8211; Peggy Sue<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/cliantro-lime-grilled-chicken-breast-with-southwest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BckBl0XSc0vVfIghHL2niMx1TH5EOC5e0VFJK_O-HHfy_XWbTkpBrY-uBEphTjp76az4fTn0Mg-MQsWBP2CB8GrwAqXnrDDprOG6aXjYaDODMaQxZ2I\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA MAYO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COLLIERVILLE, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fNASuu9b55CLr2SVRodC0eUmgE94CMowHnNFWnlolQGO7IFDhlnT8TmnmPpkwUKWQZDoNadjwOe5lJRIpB3hYu61CecJ57JSErGdqmM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/cliantro-lime-grilled-chicken-breast-with-southwest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Breast with Southwest Yellow Rice Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This dish so, so easy to prepare and can be served hot or cold. Little heat to salad but very bold taste! I make my rice the night before so all I have to do while chicken is resting is mix salad.&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/deluxe-honey-pecan-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/RsZbyx_mQi7tsI2NddmxSJBpsfyPLAoMnmyd-ABMvxCozBuniEuyzRsQvu7bzhTRMrRpbuqxhsVGr2OyFSpu_XIPqpGwta4F-h3PbXK0xRFMlLUdZOT2\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBBIE QUIMBY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VICKSBURG, MS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/i1D8irFnvJS9llFaZsIlymEcFUzUGN43uP4_pa-cVGaEh8IKVwvIEeXkBg6AmEq0GBNGxdF4O2pH4FVmKV4NSThXOQ237OGfECSkQSs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/deluxe-honey-pecan-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deluxe Honey Pecan Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Another one of those recipes that I have to keep copies of on hand because I get so many requests for it. Great on croissants or with any type of cracker.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-primavera-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oe6bjje_myt2vMbUCoTC2VBDORWSIWJtQbryK-4Otk7JFwE_sIZxs1LmuH7JNPMVY_foBGIphH1SPBKUD8cYeir-vOOnbyMBOhvJGRUgGP71fISrzcnV\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNY UNTERNAHRER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WAYLAND, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R8fVCWogxV_jnzcxOrmZ_T2QjXsncmJgX9WJ_anlYrqZ3pg4GLkmWHuBSKlowrFHB7l99cuBaWKDr6XBsGcYGO8FB0FOLRdQ667xLw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-primavera-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Primavera<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Everyone loves this creamy pasta dotted with colorful veggies from our garden.&#8221; &#8211; Jenny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/bruschetta-chicken\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/guA6CSNDMCGADyxWrgKnQiSEcp_irIyXzmjXNtS1rDVoJmFzF_gGDU5BxPK_6EzDjiIEl1bceEYoWoF7TjTVcnFBf8jznezMh7JE1fy6npm1COs--FRS\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/bruschetta-chicken\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruschetta Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Pan seared chicken served bruschetta style with a fresh tomato topping!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-kabobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZAp9NWbrQeVMeRWNlCsU9xRuAibF5GUbfJh2Z3QMuLsFrP3qPS2o5gidevuqSjeiONt1_xCvmiaXP7NTCd4VJ8INXGBb0kZREQFeG4G_mURs91nnELaT\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VANESSA MARIE MILARE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HILO, HI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Z52zFcRyET5Dijf-_x8XdWWy-HrSl8PorIXDWKb1gPioriuhxU9d81NPUR2jL09t0pC5k0xIfhKHWO1FY7GlmEERyYcDL5254ygzAJo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/teriyaki-chicken-kabobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is served at every party, cookout, and beach day. It is a perfect quick meal. And who doesn&#8217;t love finger food?&#8221; &#8211; Vanessa Marie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-with-strawberry-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/H9ZESbsMJ7wM_qq0eRuGCnps4C5HekG5qCjDTInfU1WNzFiVwEbvG_PlNWBey6babXBy3nWZ9_9Rm2-0qSeJ_EgzNGJTz8QaKUFLsg38Q3Ec5RjlXzUnlw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNY ROBERTS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">KNOCKEMSTIFF, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lgYP3Nkhx0E5aXFed3yzH2KE8lGTsGeLapr8_6f-ffBGFVEZrMrMD-6ZkwYFX-3c8w82STUUAtKPEJ55gJMKeBOCwMs_9hBP2sdLRVTqyHMQ2pGZGsdI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-with-strawberry-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken With Strawberry Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I know it sounds like a strange combination, but it will surprise you with its sweet zesty flavor. &#8221; &#8211; Jenny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-cordon-bleu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nNVuKU0dSAQjiiekAdbadflJV477nDcAPzf5Sdx1-pTIv1jgay6X2h2doomUKsLzXwDBls7JDRYM3V6AW3KgTMqTjLbuuXqO7AHxDyM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CONNIE GEREFFI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LUMBERTON, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pzgEVHZ7mIWCk-AhG4WBJnpFoV3dKQeFRy6dFLCy-tClzbwwSt7n7vyq6RdA_awqDjlMjvPUAEyC5cefL0QBbHGohA4I1FotFD2NMxU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-cordon-bleu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Easy and elegant. Easy enough for every day, and elegant enough for company.&#8221; &#8211; Connie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-margherita-w-sun-dried-tomato-vinaigrette.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/npixCXTL8I2VitPcIMg9XRUea7FX5ZO26o6CQZ5qGifjz3JPNCYOrMHHOBzVRtDXKa84MJogDWabHIhDVzRuHcqqbZMvs_jVb9KQVtzhvN-kQHb42oa6\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNIFER BASS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">RICHMOND, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_1Zkvfu1TLakJ_uwKYNUg87InVlWU8iA3MxXhfOzg2tFcq0HiQrwExIigC5C0PryymQxmvgMVanH1KQ2mvzYKR41ppZdQPupjqhbwQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-margherita-w-sun-dried-tomato-vinaigrette.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Margherita w\/ Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;You can experiment with this delicious ensemble with different flavors, such as balsamic and even marinara sauce. It is a really versatile recipe and is very comforting.&#8221; &#8211; Jennifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-sandwiches-w-cilantro-lime-mayo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0XaHhuT-BnUJDjKaPYOkzs1U3dWnK11_nAYQ-vCoLExnkTBlIkuqvFs4akPTbEmGePyUMBFIai7Smj3ytsaViPQ6fSR7CVHh_lBK7MB9PHnDEMGaohQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LAUREN PERKINS-BOYD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PORTLAND, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xeUFkmGND0jm1ABQtnc_ljDnYL4dZuchKfE-m95s_j70g6pFscRdMJ7W8GNw1FjPPpqJSaOBP5FwEczDnnHLLvR_Vx_X1S47egzKoBJOT-Al2Zn14P4=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-sandwiches-w-cilantro-lime-mayo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Cilantro Lime Mayo<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was a spur of the moment idea that turned out great, super fast, and healthy.&#8221; &#8211; Lauren<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/southwest-grilled-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rLznb9hjSFBGpCy9GoMOhfKcJMmS9zRcAe7tenpuDKsP3tJeNdWbz_YQDrARn-Dxemxy080qiz59QRdM5blzpJzPuyiH_OULOHpdG97gQEpidnB7r34L\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHARYN MELTING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FARGO, ND<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/g9RCpUchEWzzrBJv3ZKHLjlwty5_0xW9F5Bpw-CDMsYhqofuxRfrPlYicJQw7I4A3qjwmH8iBkBWAhO0q7XJnAKcw7Bnk2bTqB6V3Vc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/southwest-grilled-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;One of my favorite salads for entertaining with family and friends at the lake. Even though it&#8217;s healthy, everyone loves it! Serve it tossed in a bowl or layered on a platter. Choice of two dressings will spice it up to your liking!&#8221; &#8211; Sharyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the weather is warmer, lighter dinner options are traditionally on the menu. Lean chicken breasts are an excellent protein to use as the base to incorporate vibrant flavors. From zesty marinades to meals that spotlight summer produce, these lighter chicken breast recipes will help you create a satisfying summer dinner. 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