Cilantro Chicken Salad
Brighten up your lunch or dinner routine with this vibrant and zesty Cilantro Chicken Salad! Packed with lean, juicy chicken breast seasoned to perfection and served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, this recipe is a refreshing delight. The medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion adds a colorful crunch, while the homemade lime-cilantro dressing, infused with a hint of honey and cumin, ties it all together with tangy, herbaceous flavors. Quick and easy to make in just 35 minutes, this salad is a perfect choice for a nutritious meal that feels indulgent. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this healthy cilantro chicken salad will become a go-to favorite for those craving fresh, bold flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Cilantro
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Step 4
While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce, halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the cucumber, and dicing the red onion.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.
Step 6
Roughly chop the cilantro and mix it into the salad base.
Step 7
Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined.
Step 8
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (854.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 740.8 |
| Total Fat 37.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 206.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3194.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 72.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 158.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1761.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories