Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or feta cheese)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro)
Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
Grill or roast chicken until fully cooked (10-12 minutes), then slice into bite-sized pieces
Let chicken rest completely before layering
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt/dressing with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt
Pour 2 tbsp dressing into the bottom of each jar
Layer sliced cucumbers above dressing in each jar
Add halved cherry tomatoes on top of cucumbers
Place bite-sized chicken pieces over tomatoes
Seal jars and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before eating
Notes
Greek yogurt can replace feta if desired
Use non-reactive jars to maintain freshness
Jars can be refrigerated for 3-4 days
Adjust dressing quantities to taste
Add optional lemon zest for extra brightness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Grilling and Layering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 65mg