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Warm Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Warm chicken salad is a comforting dish that combines protein and fresh vegetables, often served as a light meal. It's popular in American cuisine, especially as a quick lunch option or a meal-prep favorite. This dish allows for various adaptations, with different dressings and toppings, making it a versatile choice for many occasions.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
6 chicken thigh fillets, sliced
4 shallots, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds
A handful of chopped parsley
1 red pepper/ capsicum, chopped
2 celery sticks, sliced
Salt & pepper
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 avocado, chopped
4 handfuls of lettuce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar crunch, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

1

Add all dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate.

2

Place the almonds in a bowl or dish and microwave for approx 2mins to brown them.

3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan, add the red onion and fry until just soft.

4

Add the peppers/capsicums, celery and stir fry for approx 4-5mins until vegetables are just soft.

5

Add salt and pepper, and parsley. Combine well.

6

Turn off the heat but leave it on the hotplate, add the tomatoes and almonds and combine. Remove from pan and set aside.

7

Add extra tablespoon of olive oil and fry the chicken for approx 4mins on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

8

Place the lettuce into a deep bowl and add the dressing in batches. Combine well.

9

Combine the chicken (no juices) and the vegetable mix and now add it in the lettuce. Fold carefully and serve on plates.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtossing

Equipment Needed

frying panbowlmicrowavedeep bowl

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Allergens

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