Description
Hearty chicken salad bowl delivers Mediterranean flavors with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing. Colorful ingredients combine for a nutritious meal that satisfies both hunger and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 0.5 pound (226 grams) chicken breast fillet
- 1 boiled egg
Vegetables and Produce:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 4 tablespoons toasted sesame sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by dicing boiled chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent texture.
- Marinate chicken with salt, pepper, parsley, and lemon juice for 30 minutes to enhance flavor profile and tenderize meat.
- Heat pan to medium temperature, adding small amount of cooking oil, then sauté marinated chicken until completely cooked through and golden brown.
- Create garlic butter by mixing minced garlic with softened butter, then spread mixture onto bread slices and cut into crispy crouton-style squares.
- Create dressing by whisking together toasted sesame sauce, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well-integrated.
- Layer salad bowl with fresh romaine lettuce as foundational base, strategically placing cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, crisp bread squares, and quartered boiled egg pieces.
- Generously drizzle prepared sesame dressing over assembled ingredients, gently tossing to ensure even coating and distribution of flavors.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and croutons maintain crispness.
Notes
- Enhance chicken flavor by marinating longer in the refrigerator, allowing herbs and citrus to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Create crispy bread cubes using day-old bread for more texture and less moisture, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, grilled shrimp, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary preferences.
- Elevate nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, or avocado to increase vitamins and fiber content.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 627 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 80 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg