Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLou Lou Food & DrinkRoasted Chicken Salad Recipe

Roasted Chicken Salad Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Roasted chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions and sweet red peppers. Served with balsamic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Method

Roasting Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Make sure to coat it evenly.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

  4. 4

    Let It Rest

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 5

    Wash the Greens

    In a large bowl, wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.

  2. 6

    Chop the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and chop the sweet red peppers into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sweet red peppers to the bowl with mixed greens.

Making the Balsamic Vinaigrette

  1. 8

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 9

    Slice the Chicken

    After resting, slice the roasted chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 10

    Combine and Serve

    Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

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