Grilled Chicken Salad

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Grilled Chicken Salad

A crisp, satisfying salad loaded with fresh greens, diced vegetables, and golden pan-seared chicken breast tossed in a bright honey-mustard vinaigrette. Finished with pumpkin seeds and shredded mozzarella, it makes a quick lunch or dinner for two.

Allergens
Halal
Gluten-Free
1,143kcal

2 Portions · 1,550 g

Protein
143 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
Fat
41 g
Fiber
21 g
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2

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  • Chicken Fillet500 grams
  • Mixed Salad Greens200 grams
  • Baby Spinach150 grams
  • Arugula150 grams
  • Tomatoes2
  • Celery2 stems
  • Cucumber½
  • Red Onion½
  • Mozzarella30 grams
  • Pumpkin Seed10 grams
  • Butter1 tablespoon
  • Olive Oil1 tablespoon
  • Honey1 tablespoon
  • Lemon½
  • Mustard1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder1 teaspoon
  • Salt1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper1 teaspoon

Prepare the salad base

  1. 1

    Wash 200 g mixed salad greens, 150 g baby spinach, and 150 g arugula, then place them together in a large mixing bowl.

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  2. 2

    Peel and dice 0.5 cucumber; thinly slice 0.5 red onion into half-moons; wash and dice 2 stalks of celery and 2 tomatoes.

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  3. 3

    Add the cut veggies to the salad greens.

Mix the dressing

  1. 4

    Squeeze the juice of 0.5 lemon into a small jar.

  2. 5

    Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp mustard, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper to the jar.

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  3. 6

    Seal the jar and shake until the vinaigrette is completely emulsified.

Cook the chicken

  1. 7

    Cut 500 g chicken fillet into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 8

    Season the diced meat evenly with 1 tsp garlic powder, the remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

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  3. 9

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.

  4. 10

    Add the seasoned chicken pieces and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown and cooked through.

    Timer7 min
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Assemble the salad

  1. 11

    Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad greens and vegetables, then toss gently to coat.

  2. 12

    Divide the dressed salad between two serving bowls.

  3. 13

    Top the greens with the warm cooked chicken cubes, then scatter 30 g shredded mozzarella and 10 g pumpkin seeds over both portions.

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