Fried Or Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Make Fried Or Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
- 2
Coat the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
You can either grill or fry the chicken. For grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. For frying, heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil, and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Preparing the Salad
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber and red onion, and dice the avocado.
- 5
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently to mix.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Final Assembly
- 8
Slice the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes and then slice it into strips.
- 9
Serve
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve immediately.