Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad
Cooking Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
400
Discover an enjoyable combination of flavours in our Chopped Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad. Taste the perfect blend of tender chicken and sweet potatoes, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Prep Time: 25 min. Calories per Serving: 350-400 (per 1 serving) Servings: 2-3 Difficulty Level: Medium
Tags: Salad, Healthy, Intermediate, Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken fillets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions:
- Gather Ingredients: Pull up all the ingredients you'll need for your salad.
- Cook Chicken (15 min.): Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let them rest for a few minutes, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes (20 min.): Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
- Make Dressing (2 min.): In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.
- Assemble Salad (5 min.): In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle Dressing (1 min.): Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Serve (Total Time: 25 min.): Toss the salad to combine all the ingredients. Plate it and enjoy your delicious and nutritious Chopped Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad!
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 serving):
Calories: 350-400 cal. Protein: 25-30grams Carbohydrates: 28-3030grams Fat: 15-18g Fiber: 4-6 grams
