Description
Delightful Chicken Salad Bowl brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with fresh ingredients and zesty herbs. Crisp greens, tender chicken, and tangy dressing create a light, satisfying meal that nourishes both body and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- ½ pound (226 grams) chicken breast fillet
- 1 egg, boiled
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons toasted sesame sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Bread:
- 2 slices bread
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the core ingredients by precisely dicing the chicken breast into uniform cubes and delicately sectioning the boiled egg into six elegant segments.
- Craft a robust marinade by blending aromatic herbs, tangy lemon juice, and seasoning with salt and pepper, then lovingly coat the chicken cubes, allowing them to absorb flavors for half an hour.
- Heat a skillet with a whisper of cooking oil, then expertly sauté the marinated chicken until each morsel achieves a golden, thoroughly cooked exterior.
- Transform plain bread into crispy croutons by generously brushing with garlic-infused butter, then toast until achieving a satisfying crunch and rich golden hue.
- Whisk together a vibrant dressing using toasted sesame sauce, carefully balancing zesty lemon juice with nuanced salt and pepper notes.
- Construct the salad by creating a verdant base of romaine lettuce, artfully arranging cooked chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and delicate egg segments.
- Complete the culinary composition by drizzling the sesame dressing across the salad, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient is harmoniously coated with flavor.
Notes
- Customize marinades by swapping lemon juice with lime or orange juice for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by replacing bread cubes with crispy quinoa or roasted chickpea croutons.
- Boost protein content by adding additional protein sources like feta cheese, grilled tofu, or hard plant-
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg