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Blackberry Arugula Chicken Salad

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast, raw
  • 1/4 cup homemade brine mix
  • 1 tsp olive oil (4.5 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • water
Salad
  • 8 cups arugula (160 grams)
  • 2 cups blackberries (290 grams)
  • 1 large green apple, sliced (212 grams)
  • 1/2 cup pistachios (56 grams)
Sweet Dijon Dressing
  • 3 tbsp dijon mustard (I used 2 tbsp regular + 1 tbsp coarse ground) (1 1/2 fl oz)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (1 fl oz)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (1 fl oz)
  • 2 tbsp honey (1 fl oz)
  • 1 tbsp apricot preserves (20 grams)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
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  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add brine mix and stir until dissolved. Pour over ice in a flat bottomed resealable container. Add chicken, then add additional water until chicken is submerged. Brine for at least 5 hours or up to 12 hours.
  2. Remove chicken from brine and rinse with cold water. Pat dry on a paper towel, then pound down the thicker end of the chicken breast until they are even thickness across.
  3. Rub the chicken with 1 tsp olive oil until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and Oh My Spice! seasoning.
  4. Air fry the chicken at 380 degrees for 11 minutes, flipping halfway through (sometimes I up the temp to 390 degrees after flipping the chicken for crispier edges). Set aside to cool for about 5 mintes before slicing thinly.
Salad
  1. Whisk dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Divide arugula between 4 serving dishes. Top with blackberries, pistachios, apple, sliced chicken, and dressing.

Notes

  • The sodium content displayed in the nutrition info here is estimated, since it will vary depending on how long you brine the chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.