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Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups dry short cut pasta (I used Radiatore but fusili would work well too) (330 grams)
  • 8 oz Ciligiene mozzarella balls (226 grams)
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (230 grams)
  • 1/4 cup rough chopped or torn basil
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (2 fl oz)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (2 fl oz)
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallot (40 grams)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (1 fl oz)
  • 1 tbsp honey (0.5 fl oz)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt (add more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs raw chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp homemade brine mix
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper, chili 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 Flavor God seasoning.
  4. Air fry the chicken at 380 degrees for 11 minutes, flipping halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Set aside to cool for about 5 mintes before slicing. (Note: you can also grill the chicken at 400° for 6 minutes, then flip and grill another 5-6 minutes depending on thickness).
Prepare Pasta Salad
  1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together vigorously or shake them together in a dressing container like this.
  2. Boil pasta in salted water to al dente texture (mine took 9 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water, then toss in a bit of the dressing to avoid sticking.
  3. Toss all ingredients together with dressing before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Serving 315grams Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 19g (29%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 412mg (17%) Potassium 834mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Serving 315grams
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 19g 29%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 412mg 17%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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