Craving a restaurant-quality salad that'll make your taste buds dance and your hunger surrender? Get ready to meet the ultimate Garlic Chicken Cobb Salad - a mouthwatering masterpiece that transforms boring salads into a flavor explosion! This isn't just another green dish; it's a culinary adventure packed with protein, crunch, and irresistible garlic-infused chicken that will have you ditching boring diet meals forever. Perfect for health-conscious foodies and flavor seekers alike, this recipe promises to revolutionize your lunch game in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- While chicken is cooking, hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Spread greens as a base on a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs. Dice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange diced chicken, chopped eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese in neat rows or sections over the mixed greens.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Garlic Chicken Cobb Salad.
Tips
- 🔪 Pro Cooking Tips for the Perfect Garlic Chicken Cobb Salad:
- Chicken Perfection: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F for juicy, safe-to-eat meat.
- Egg Hack: For easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs, use eggs that are a few days old and shock them in ice water immediately after boiling.
- Avocado Trick: Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain fresh appearance.
- Flavor Boost: Let minced garlic sit for 10 minutes before cooking to maximize its health benefits and flavor intensity.
- Prep Ahead: Cook chicken and eggs in advance to make assembly faster on busy days.
- Dressing Option: Consider a light vinaigrette or ranch to complement the salad's rich ingredients.
- Freshness Matters: Use crisp, cold greens and pat them dry thoroughly for the best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 284kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 138mg
