House Special Salad Recipe
with choice of Garlic chicken or Korean chicken
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Choice of Protein
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, red onion, and carrots thinly, and dice the avocado. Combine all vegetables in a large salad bowl.
Prepare the Chicken
- 2
Garlic Chicken Preparation
For garlic chicken, mince the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Korean Chicken Preparation
For Korean chicken, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with this marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- 6
Combine and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss gently to combine. Top the salad with sliced chicken (either garlic or Korean) and serve immediately.
