Jul 13 2026
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Add Chicken To Any Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time30m
Serves2

Make Add Chicken To Any Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Preparation

Salad Ingredients

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Rub the seasonings evenly over the chicken breasts to ensure they are well-coated.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken on the grill or pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  6. 6

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Salad Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad ingredients.

  2. 8

    In a large bowl, add the mixed greens as the base.

  3. 9

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber and carrots, then add them to the bowl.

  4. 10

    Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

  5. 11

    Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips and place it on top of the salad.

  6. 12

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

  7. 13

    Serve immediately and enjoy your chicken salad!

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