Grilled Chicken with Green Goddess Sauce

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Grilled Chicken with Green Goddess Sauce is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring juicy grilled chicken breast paired with a creamy, herb-packed dressing. The sauce typically combines mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with fresh herbs like tarragon, chives, and parsley, along with anchovy, garlic, and lemon juice. It's a classic American preparation, often associated with California cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, making it a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal. It provides a good source of lean protein, healthy fats from the sauce, and various vitamins from the fresh herbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	42 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Niacin (B3)	14 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Selenium	35 mcg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU

Per 1 chicken breast (170 g) with 2 tablespoons (30 g) sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Green Goddess dressing was invented in the 1920s at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, named for a play popular at the time. Nutritionally, the herb-rich sauce adds a boost of antioxidants and phytonutrients without significant calories.