Lemon Chicken with Cucumber Salsa

Lemon Chicken with Cucumber Salsa

This is a great meal for Spring or Summer.  My husband even likes to eat the cucumber salsa!!! 

Chicken Breasts
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2 lemons (zest about a tablespoon and juice 1/2 C)
3 Garlic Cloves, chopped or minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil (or canola)
2 Tsp Dried Oregano
1Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
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1/2 Medium cucumber (I use the English kind)
2 Tbs Chopped Red Onion
1/4 C Chopped Red Bell Pepper

Marinade/Dressing
Mix lemon zest, juice, garlic, oil and spices. Reserve 2 Tbs for the vegetables.
Marinade Chicken in dressing.

Grill chicken, mix vegetables with reserved marinade.

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