Chicken Salad Recipe
Your choice of grilled chicken breast or 3 deep fried crispy chicken tenders. Served with red onion, mushroom & diced tomato over iceberg lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Chicken
Grilling Chicken Breast
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
Preparing Crispy Chicken Tenders
If using frozen chicken tenders, follow package instructions for deep frying or baking until golden brown and crispy. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
Assembling the Salad
Preparing the Lettuce
Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Mixing the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Final Assembly
Combining Ingredients
Add the grilled or crispy chicken, chopped red onion, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes to the bowl of lettuce.
Dressing the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serving
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.