Chicken, Avocado Caprese Salad Recipe
If you are looking for a new chicken salad recipe option, this is an absolute winner. Full of flavour, good fats, proteins and fibre, this easy to prepare option will work perfectly for lunch or dinner. The great news is that it will also last a number of days so it is perfect to put in to some Tupperware containers and take in to lunch. Read on for the ingredients for this chicken, avocado caprese salad recipe.
Ingredients
Marinade/Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar.
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salad:
- 4 chicken thigh fillets , skin removed
- 5 cups cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 avocado , sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes , sliced
- 1/2 cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls
- 1/4 cup basil leaves , thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper , to season
Method
- Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine.
- Place chicken into a shallow dish
- Pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing/marinade onto the chicken and stir
- around to evenly coat chicken.
- Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
- Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-
- high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy
- and cooked through.
- Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices,
- tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken.
- Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.
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