Ingredients
– 2 small free-range organic chicken breasts
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 5 cups chopped lettuce
– 1 cup sliced cucumber
– 1 sliced avocado
– Β½ cup sliced red onions
– ΒΌ cup chopped cooked bacon
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the 2 small free-range organic chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and place the chicken breasts in a single layer, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken and rub it evenly.
2-Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before chopping. In a large salad bowl, add 5 cups chopped lettuce as the base, then top with 1 cup sliced cucumber, 1 sliced avocado, Β½ cup sliced red onions (if using), and ΒΌ cup chopped cooked bacon.
3-For the dressing, combine 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to taste in a jar, and whisk until mixed. Pour the dressing over the salad, add the diced chicken, and toss gently before serving. This method keeps everything crisp and flavorful, making it a hit for family meals.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
π₯ Pre-cooked bacon can speed up preparation.
ποΈ Store dressing separately to keep lettuce crisp and add avocado just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 1112 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
