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Chopped Chicken Salad

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πŸ— Enjoy Chopped Chicken Salad Recipes that are perfect for easy meal prep, delivering a fresh and satisfying lunch.
πŸ₯— This recipe combines wholesome ingredients and a simple dressing to keep meals light, nutritious, and full of flavor.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes

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.

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Notes

πŸ₯— Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
πŸ₯“ Pre-cooked bacon can speed up preparation.
πŸ›οΈ Store dressing separately to keep lettuce crisp and add avocado just before eating.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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