I really like eating salads but cannot abide ones that are boring. The simple touch of a marinade on your choice of fish or meat and a zingy interesting dressing can make all the difference. This Mexican inspired chicken salad can be made with whatever salad ingredients you have in the fridge – but the avocado and tomato are Mexican staples. The dressing has classic flavours too with the lime,jalepeno and coriander and uses honey to counteract the sweetness. This is perfect for a healthy supper or lunch on the run.
Serves 1
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
For the salad:
- handful salad leaves
- half red pepper
- 2 inch piece cucumber
- 1 tomato
- 1-2 radishes
- half avocado
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
For the dressing:
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 4 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1 garlic clove – minced
- 1 tbsp jarred jalepenos – chopped
Method
- Place the chicken breast between two pieces of cling film and bash with a rolling pin until flattened out to an even thickness.Mix all the marinade ingredients together and rub onto the chicken. Put in the oven at 180º for 15minutes (check it is cooked through before eating)
- For the dressing place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk thoroughly and set aside
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For the salad place the salad leaves in a bowl. Chop all other ingredients how you would like them and arrange on top of the leaves. top with the coriander.
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Once cooked slice the chicken, and add to the bowl, topping with a few spoonfuls of dressing.
Happy eating :)
If you’re after some more ‘non boring’ salads take a look through some of these:
Quinoa Watercess Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad from Tin &Thyme
