Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado
Juicy grilled chicken breast served over crisp romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado with a bright lemon-Dijon dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil with the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and 1 gr black pepper until emulsified.
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Step 2
Chop the romaine, halve the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Combine them in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Preheat the grill over medium heat.
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Step 4
Place the chicken on a plate and coat it with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper.
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Step 5
Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest.
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Step 7
Halve and pit the avocados, remove the flesh, and slice it. Add it to the salad, pour over the prepared dressing, and toss gently.
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Step 8
Slice the rested chicken and arrange it over the dressed salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- handling raw chicken
- possible cross-contamination
- temperature control for cooked poultry