Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime
A fresh main-course salad of pan-seared chicken, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a bright lime dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Juice the limes into a small bowl. Whisk in the garlic, honey, cumin, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper to make the dressing.
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Step 2
Pat the chicken dry and season it evenly with the remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt and 1 gr black pepper.
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Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken, turning once, until browned and the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board, rest it, and then slice it across the grain.
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Step 5
Combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 6
Add the avocado and lime dressing to the salad and toss gently. Divide among four plates and top with the sliced chicken.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Use separate or thoroughly cleaned equipment for raw chicken and salad preparation. Cook chicken to 74°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and consume refrigerated leftovers within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Raw chicken can contaminate hands, utensils, and ready-to-eat vegetables.
- Chicken may be unsafe if it does not reach a safe internal temperature.
- Cooked chicken and cut produce are perishable.