Description
A vibrant salad bowl topped with golden butter fried chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing, perfectly balanced between fresh and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 500 grams, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup creamy dressing
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and butter, allowing butter to melt gently.
- In a bowl, season chicken strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, tossing well to coat evenly.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the skillet without overcrowding.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 75 degrees Celsius.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onion.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with creamy dressing just before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: salad bowl with butter fried chicken, chicken salad bowl, healthy chicken salad, butter fried chicken salad