Lemon Chicken Salad
A bright lemon-and-dill dressing doubles as a quick marinade for chicken in this filling salad with avocado, tomatoes and corn. Serve it as a meal or a side.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 23 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
Recipe
Lemon Chicken Salad
A bright lemon-and-dill dressing doubles as a quick marinade for chicken in this filling salad with avocado, tomatoes and corn. Serve it as a meal or a side.
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- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Total
- 23 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Dressing/Marinade
Chicken
Salad
Instructions
Dressing
Step 1: Put the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
Chicken
Step 2: Put the chicken in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the dressing, the extra 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; if using bacon, you can use bacon fat instead. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side for halved chicken breast, or 4 minutes on each side for thighs.
Step 4: Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes. Slice.
Salad
Step 5: Add the dill to the remaining dressing and shake.
Step 6: Put the remaining salad ingredients in a bowl and top with the chicken.
Step 7: Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Crumble the bacon on top if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a make-ahead meal, prepare the dressing and chicken, then store the cooked chicken whole in an airtight container. Keep the salad ingredients separately and the dressing in a jar; the components keep for up to 3 days. Warm the chicken before slicing and assembling.
For a chicken shortcut, use chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken tossed with 1.5 tbsp dressing; warm it gently before adding it to the salad.
If you prefer, replace the dill with coriander, chives or a pinch of dried herbs. The lettuce can also be another variety of your choice.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 587 kcal
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
A lemon dressing with honey and dill does double duty as both marinade and dressing for this hearty chicken salad. Add avocado, cherry tomatoes and corn, then serve it as a meal or alongside other dishes.
The chicken can be breast or thighs, and the bacon is optional.
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