Warm Spicy Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Warm Spicy Chicken Salad, the perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are rubbed with a smoky, aromatic spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, then pan-seared to perfection, delivering just the right amount of heat. Served atop a vibrant bed of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onion, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Crumbled feta cheese and crunchy croutons add texture and richness, while a zesty homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this warm and hearty salad is ideal for a quick yet impressive lunch or dinner option. Perfect for fans of spicy chicken recipes, easy salads, and healthy weeknight meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Croutons

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 4

Cook the chicken in the preheated skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken rests, prepare the dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl.

Step 6

Assemble the salad by arranging the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion on a large serving platter or individual plates.

Step 7

Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and place it on top of the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and croutons over the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your warm spicy chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1318.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.5

Total Fat 75.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 398.6mg	0%
Sodium 3355.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 137.6g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 825.0mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2701.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 19.5%