Chicken Avocado Salad
User Reviews
4.9
32 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
746 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Avocado Salad
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Chicken Avocado Salad makes a great meal for one or as a side to share. A bed of greens is topped with delicious marinated, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and honey dijon dressing for a salad everyone will want to dig into.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast pounded to even 1/2-inch thickness, boneless skinless
- chicken marinade see below
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 3 Bacon cooked til crisp and chopped, strips
- ⅓ cup cheese
- ⅓ cup cherry tomato halved
- honey dijon dressing
Chicken Marinade
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients until smooth, add chicken and toss to coat. Cover tightly and chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Using tongs, transfer chicken to a greased grill or grill pan (you can also do this in a stovetop skillet. discard excess marinade) and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when you slice into the thickest part of the chicken. Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips or chopping into 1/2-inch pieces.
- To assemble salads, arrange lettuce on the bottom, then top with chicken, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This is a great meal prep option! Feel free to use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
746kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1115mg
(46%)
Potassium
591mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1115mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
32 reviews
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