Zesty Chicken Breast Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

This refreshing chicken salad features grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts served over a vibrant bed of mixed salad greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzled with a creamy dressing made from sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic powder, this dish is garnished with fresh parsley for added flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.
5. Slice the cooked chicken breast into strips and add it to the salad bowl.
6. Pour the sour cream dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Summary:

• Calories: 750kcal
• Fat: 40g
• Protein: 65g
• Carbs: 30g
• Potassium: 1300mg
• Magnesium: 80mg