Healthy recipes- Balsamic Chicken with Apple, Lentil and Spinach Salad

Balsamic Chicken with Apple, Lentil and Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 scallions
• 1 Green apple
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 15-oz can lentils
• 2 c. baby spinach
• ½ c. fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from heat and add the vinegar. Turn the chicken to coat.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the scallions, apple, celery, lemon juice, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Fold in the lentils, spinach and parsley (if using). Serve with the chicken.