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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

Kenya's Kitchen88
Fresh & flavorful! This is the perfect chicken salad recipe to make. Top your salad off with your favorite croutons and salad dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breast (Thinly Sliced)
  • Olive oil
  • Salad Mix
  • 1 Cucumber (Sliced)
  • 2 Plum tomato (Diced)
  • ½ Small onion (Sliced)
  • 1 Avocado (Sliced)
  • ½ Lemon
  • Chef Paul’s Poultry Magic Seasoning (Season for taste)
  • Badia Sazón Tropical with Coriander & Annatto (Season for taste)
  • Black Pepper (Season for taste)
  • Roasted Garlic & Herb (Season for taste)
  • Salad dressing
  • Croutons

Instructions
 

  • Clean & prep the veggies. Slice or chop into smaller pieces & set aside for later.
  • Clean & prep the chicken breast. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Add a small drizzle of olive oil over the chicken and season with the dry spices.
  • Rub the ingredients onto the chicken & don’t forget to season both sides.
  • As far as measurements- Just season the meat to your liking. (Just sprinkle a little bit on each side)
  • Optional: Allow the chicken to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Over medium high heat, allow the skillet to get hot. (You can add cooking spray or a small drizzle of olive oil to the skillet)
  • Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breast.
  • Cook on one side for 5 to 7 minutes. Then flip the chicken over to the other side and cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Note: the cooking time will vary and is based on the thickness of the chicken breast.
  • Allow the chicken to fully cook. Within the last few minutes squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
  • Properly cooked chicken should reach 165 ºF, you can use a thermometer to check for doneness.
  • Once the chicken is done, remove from the skillet and allow the chicken to rest before cutting it. (Why? - So that the meat remains juicy).
  • Prepare your salad bowls: add the lettuce/salad mix, the chopped veggies, sliced chicken breast & salad croutons.
  • Serve with your salad dressing of choice. Enjoy!
Keyword chicken, healthy salad, salad, salad recipe