If you’ve ever walked into a restaurant and ordered grilled chicken salad, chances are that it wasn’t the best-grilled chicken salad you’ve ever tasted.
That’s because the best-grilled chicken salad is made by someone who knows what they’re doing in the kitchen; someone who knows how to prepare grilled chicken in such an amazing way that it makes your mouth water at the very thought of it. Well, lucky for you, this recipe is all about how to make a great-tasting grilled chicken salad so that you never have to order from anywhere else again! Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Serves 4. Enough for one chicken per person. Purchase enough ingredients to make 3 batches of chicken, each serving 4 people (3 batches of 2 chickens is plenty.)Each batch will produce around 5 cups of salad, so you will need 15 cups total. Here are what you need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 cup almonds; 1/2 cup red onion slices
- 8 ounces croutons; salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tomatoes, quartered or sliced into thin rounds (and some sliced yellow onions if desired).
Note: no lemon is required with the recipe as it’s tangy and flavorful!
Preparation
Put a grill pan over high heat or fire up your gas or charcoal grill. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Place 8 ounces of salad greens (mixed baby greens work well for a springtime meal) in a large serving bowl.
Add 3 cups of cooked chicken breast (preferably from boneless, skinless breasts). Sprinkle 1/2 cup sliced radishes and 2 hard-boiled eggs (both chopped) over chicken and greens. Drizzle everything with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
How Long Does it Take?
There’s no doubt about it. Getting a few ingredients together, cooking them, and throwing them on top of a salad isn’t that difficult. You probably have enough time to do it in less than half an hour. But, if you want to get your plate out at lunchtime or put something together for dinner before walking through the door from work, speed is important.
Here are a few quick tips: Cooking your chicken ahead of time gives you more flexibility in what you want to do with it later on (like adding it to your favorite salad) but there’s nothing wrong with using leftovers as long as they are still fresh. The same goes for any other ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, fruit, or vegetables. If you use leftover grilled chicken breast, just be sure to dice it up so that it fits easily into your mouth when eating. It also helps if you’re not making too much at once—you don’t want a big bowl of lettuce getting soggy while waiting for everything else!
Finally, choose a dressing that doesn’t take too much effort—balsamic vinaigrette works well because all you need to do is shake some vinegar and oil together in a small container and pour over your salad.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving, you’ll get 434 calories, 16.3 grams of protein, and 27.9 grams of fat. In total, you’ll be consuming 644 calories and 31.2 grams of fat—for every 1,000-calorie day, that’s about 20 percent of fat! An essential part of any weight-loss plan is making sure your macronutrient ratios are in check; for every 1 gram of protein you consume, aim for 3-4 grams of carbohydrates and 2-3 grams of healthy fats like avocado or coconut oil.
Results and Tips
Start with a healthy base of mixed greens and add grilled chicken. Add apples, walnuts, and blue cheese to top it off. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. In just minutes you’ll have a delicious salad that is full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats! This is one recipe you are sure to make over and over again for a satisfying meal that keeps your taste buds happy!
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed reading my grilled chicken salad recipe as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I would love to hear your feedback and if anyone else enjoys recipes like these. If so, please feel free to share them below in a comment! Also, if you have any further questions, please feel free to ask! I’m always happy to help out fellow foodies like yourself! Have a great day 🙂
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Hi I’m Bilal Malik, a digital marketing and blogging expert holding years of experience.
