Fresh & Light Chicken Breast Lettuce Salad
Easy Homemade Chicken Breast Lettuce Salad Recipe
A delightful recipe for Chicken Breast Lettuce Salad. Enjoy a healthy and delicious salad featuring crisp lettuce and tender chicken breast, enhanced with a refreshing dressing. Simple to make with common ingredients.
Main Ingredients- Chicken breast 150g (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh lettuce 100g (feel free to mix different varieties)
Refreshing Dressing- Sweet plum extract 3 Tbsp (or sugar)
- Vinegar 2 Tbsp (apple cider vinegar, brown rice vinegar, etc.)
- Fragrant extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp (lightly crushed for enhanced aroma)
- Sweet plum extract 3 Tbsp (or sugar)
- Vinegar 2 Tbsp (apple cider vinegar, brown rice vinegar, etc.)
- Fragrant extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp (lightly crushed for enhanced aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh lettuce under cold running water multiple times. It’s crucial to remove as much water as possible to prevent the dressing from becoming watery. Gently shake off excess water or pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
I’m using frozen chicken breast for this recipe. Place the chicken breast in a pot of boiling water, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. (If using fresh chicken breast, reduce the cooking time slightly).
Step 3
Once cooked, drain the chicken breast and rinse briefly under cool running water. While it’s still warm, shred the chicken breast along the grain into bite-sized pieces for a tender texture.
Step 4
In your salad bowl, tear the dried lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange them attractively. You can also line the edges of the bowl.
Step 5
Arrange the shredded chicken breast evenly over the lettuce. You can pile it in the center or scatter it amongst the lettuce leaves.
Step 6
Now for the delicious dressing! Drizzle the sweet plum extract (3 Tbsp) evenly over the salad. The sweet and sour notes of the plum extract will enrich the salad’s flavor.
Step 7
Next, add the fragrant extra virgin olive oil (2 Tbsp) to enhance the aroma. Olive oil helps to coat the salad greens smoothly.
Step 8
Finally, add the vinegar (2 Tbsp) for a refreshing tang. You can adjust the amount of vinegar to your personal preference for sourness.
Step 9
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds (1 Tbsp) over everything for a nutty finish. Your visually appealing and delicious Chicken Breast Lettuce Salad is now complete! Enjoy your meal.
