Halal Chicken and Avocado Salad

This Halal Chicken and Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, combining tender grilled chicken with creamy avocado and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a light dinner, it's bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken breast to the marinade, coating it well. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the salad ingredients: dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
6. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
7. Top the salad with the sliced chicken and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Drizzle with any remaining marinade if you like.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Halal Chicken and Avocado Salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle maintenance and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado that support heart health.

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