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9 Delicious and Nutritious Chicken Breast Salad Recipes

Looking for a dish that’s delicious, nutritious, and a powerful ally on your weight loss journey? Chicken breast salad is the ideal choice! Packed with protein and low in calories, this dish not only keeps you full but also provides essential nutrients. Join Kamereo in exploring 9 chicken breast salad recipes that turn into delicious, flavorful dishes right below!

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

Grilled chicken breast salad offers the distinct aroma of well-marinated and perfectly grilled chicken. Combined with fresh, crisp vegetables, this dish is a perfect choice for those who enjoy a light yet flavorful meal.

Grilled chicken breast salad with the fragrant flavor of grilled chicken breast mixed with fresh, crisp vegetables
Grilled chicken breast salad with the fragrant flavor of grilled chicken breast mixed with fresh, crisp vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast portion: approximately 150-200g
  • Pink salt (or regular salt)
  • Hạt dổi/ mắc khén (optional)
  • Chili powder (according to spice preference)
  • Fresh lettuce
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Roasted sesame dressing / Thousand Island dressing / Balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil

Preparation Steps for Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, make a few cuts along the grain to help absorb the seasoning.
  • Step 2: Microwave hạt dổi for about 1-1.5 minutes until hot and fragrant, then crush finely.
  • Step 3: Season the chicken breast evenly with pink salt, crushed hạt dổi, and chili powder, ensuring the spices cover the entire piece of chicken.
  • Step 4: Place the seasoned chicken breast in an air fryer, set to 200°C, and grill for about 15 minutes. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can use an oven or pan-sear on the stove.
  • Step 5: Once the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, remove it, let it cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 6: Wash lettuce and cherry tomatoes thoroughly and drain.
  • Step 7: Place lettuce and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with roasted sesame dressing, Thousand Island dressing, or a mixture of Balsamic vinegar + olive oil, according to your preference, and mix well.
  • Step 8: Arrange the sliced chicken breast on top of the mixed vegetables, sprinkle with a bit of shredded Parmesan cheese, and enjoy.

Orange Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

For those who don’t prefer creamy dressings like mayonnaise or Kewpie sauce, orange sauce chicken breast salad is an excellent choice. The refreshing sweet and sour taste of the orange sauce not only makes the dish more unique but also stimulates the appetite, chasing away any boredom.

The sweet and sour flavor of orange sauce chicken breast salad stimulates the appetite
The sweet and sour flavor of orange sauce chicken breast salad stimulates the appetite

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast: 100g
  • Carrot: 1/3 củ
  • Cucumber: 1/2 quả
  • Sweet corn: 1/2 quả
  • Purple cabbage: 1/3 quả
  • Bell pepper: 1/3 quả
  • Orange: 1/2 quả

Preparation Steps for Orange Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, slice thinly into bite-sized pieces. Then, season the chicken with a little salt and pepper for about 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
  • Step 2: Heat a pan on the stove and brush with a layer of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and pan-sear until golden on both sides and cooked through.
  • Step 3: Julienne the carrot and purple cabbage, thinly slice the cucumber, dice the bell pepper, and combine all in a bowl.
  • Step 4: Squeeze the orange for juice and separate the orange segments. Next, add the orange juice to a hot pan, cook until the sauce thickens slightly, adding sugar to adjust the sweet and sour taste as desired.
  • Step 5: Combine all the prepared vegetables and chicken breast in a large bowl. Pour the orange sauce over them and mix well to allow the ingredients to absorb the flavor, then enjoy.

Vinaigrette Chicken Breast Salad

Vinaigrette chicken breast salad is a refreshing, light dish that still provides plenty of protein and vitamins from vegetables. With its mild, sour, and fragrant vinaigrette flavor, this salad is perfect for days when you want a light meal or to boost your fiber intake.

Vinaigrette chicken breast salad: refreshing, light, and full of nutrients
Vinaigrette chicken breast salad: refreshing, light, and full of nutrients

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast: 300g
  • Lettuce: 1 head
  • Cherry tomatoes: 5
  • Shallot: 1 bulb
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Seasoning: Salt, pepper, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil
  • Garlic, cilantro

Preparation Steps for Vinaigrette Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, marinate with minced garlic, salt, ground pepper, and a little ground mustard (if available) for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2: Wash lettuce and cherry tomatoes thoroughly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 3: Thinly slice the shallot and soak in ice water for about 5-10 minutes to reduce its pungency.
  • Step 4: Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil and heat it. Pan-sear the chicken breast until golden on both sides and cooked through.
  • Step 5: Let the cooked chicken breast cool slightly, then shred or slice into small, bite-sized pieces. Next, add all the pre-processed vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Step 6: In a small bowl, mix 3 teaspoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of vinegar, and finely chopped shallot. Finally, season with a little sugar, salt, and sesame oil to taste.
  • Step 7: Pour the prepared sauce over the bowl of vegetables and chicken breast, mix well, and enjoy the delicious salad.

Avocado Chicken Breast Salad

Adding healthy fats and a rich, creamy flavor to your salad, avocado is an excellent choice for those on an “eat clean” diet. The combination of sweet and sour pineapple and savory chicken breast will make you “addicted” from the first bite.

Avocado chicken breast salad provides healthy fats with a harmonious, rich flavor
Avocado chicken breast salad provides healthy fats with a harmonious, rich flavor

Ingredients

  • Avocado: 1/2
  • Chicken breast: 200g
  • Pineapple: 50g
  • Lettuce: 100g
  • Vinaigrette dressing (can be store-bought or refer to the sauce recipe above)

Preparation Steps for Avocado Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, then add it to boiling water to preserve the sweetness and firmness of the meat.
  • Step 2: Wash and cut avocado, pineapple, and lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 3: Place all prepared ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Step 4: Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing and mix well. Finally, simply plate the dish and enjoy immediately.

Chicken Breast and Bacon Salad

Chicken breast and bacon salad is a perfect combination of the rich, savory taste of crispy bacon with the sweet flavor of chicken breast and the freshness of vegetables. This dish is not only unique but also provides abundant energy.

Chicken breast and bacon salad: The perfect combination of savory bacon and sweet chicken breast
Chicken breast and bacon salad: The perfect combination of savory bacon and sweet chicken breast

Ingredients

  • BBQ marinade: 3 tablespoons
  • Lettuce
  • Cherry tomatoes: 6
  • Corn kernels: 50g
  • Bacon: 2 slices
  • Chicken breast: 150g
  • Roasted sesame dressing

Preparation Steps for Chicken Breast and Bacon Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, then marinate it with BBQ marinade for about 30 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the flavor.
  • Step 2: Pan-fry the bacon until crispy and excess fat has rendered. Then, cut the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 3: Boil the corn kernels until cooked, then drain and set aside.
  • Step 4: Wash cherry tomatoes and lettuce, then cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 5: Pan-fry the marinated chicken breast until golden on both sides and cooked through. Then, slice the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 6: Place all ingredients (chicken breast, bacon, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, lettuce) in a large bowl. Drizzle with roasted sesame dressing, mix well, and your chicken breast and bacon salad is complete.

Passion Fruit Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

Passion fruit sauce chicken breast salad is a unique dish with the distinctive sweet and sour taste of passion fruit, blended with the lean flavor of chicken breast and the freshness of vegetables. This dish will explode your taste buds and is perfect for hot days.

Passion fruit sauce chicken breast salad is distinctively sweet and sour, ideal for hot days
Passion fruit sauce chicken breast salad is distinctively sweet and sour, ideal for hot days

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast: 200g
  • Passion fruit: 4
  • Garlic: 2 cloves
  • Chili: 1 (deseeded)
  • Lettuce
  • Onion: 1/2
  • Cherry tomatoes: 5
  • White sugar: 1.5 tablespoons
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Sweet corn: 1/2 cob
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation Steps for Passion Fruit Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash the chicken breast, marinate with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavor.
  • Step 2: Halve the passion fruit, scoop out the pulp, and strain to extract the juice. Then, add garlic, deseeded chili, and passion fruit juice to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Step 3: Pour the blended mixture into a pot, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 tablespoons sugar, and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Step 4: Heat a pan, brush with a layer of olive oil, pan-sear the chicken breast until golden on both sides. Then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 5: Wash lettuce and cherry tomatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash corn, remove kernels, boil until cooked, and transfer to an ice water bath to maintain crispness.
  • Step 6: Peel and thinly slice the onion, then soak it in ice water to reduce its pungency.
  • Step 7: Arrange the prepared ingredients (lettuce, tomatoes, corn, onion) in a bowl, top with chicken. Finally, drizzle with passion fruit sauce to complete.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Salad

Pan-seared chicken breast salad is a simple, easy-to-make dish that offers a special delicious flavor. The chicken is pan-seared to be tender and sweet, combined with fresh, crisp vegetables and a rich yogurt dressing, creating a balanced and nutritious meal.

Pan-seared chicken breast salad with tender, sweet chicken combined with fresh, crisp vegetables
Pan-seared chicken breast salad with tender, sweet chicken combined with fresh, crisp vegetables

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast fillet: 150 grams
  • Lettuce: 200 grams
  • Cucumber: 1
  • Onion: 1/4
  • Bell pepper: 1
  • Plain yogurt: 1/2 container
  • Five-spice powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Honey: 2 teaspoons
  • Roasted sesame seeds: 2 teaspoons
  • Roasted sesame dressing: 3 teaspoons
  • Mayonnaise: 2 teaspoons
  • Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
  • Cooking oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt/Sugar: A little

Preparation Steps for Pan-Seared Chicken Salad

  • Step 1. Prepare chicken breast:
    • Rub the chicken breast with a little salt for about 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry.
    • Next, use a knife to cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl.
    • Then, add 1/2 container of plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons five-spice powder, and 2 teaspoons honey to the chicken breast bowl, mix well to let the chicken absorb the seasoning.
    • Cover the bowl of mixed chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate, marinating for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 2. Prepare other ingredients:
    • Wash lettuce thoroughly, drain, then cut into pieces about one finger length long.
    • Wash cucumber, dice.
    • Wash carrot, peel, then shred.
    • Peel and thinly slice onion.
    • Remove stem, wash bell pepper, then cut into thin strips about one finger length long.
  • Step 3. Pan-sear chicken breast:
    • Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and turn on low heat.
    • When the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and pan-sear evenly on both sides for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through or slightly golden brown.
  • Step 4. Mix chicken salad:
    • Prepare a clean bowl, then add 3 teaspoons of roasted sesame dressing, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the bowl.
    • Mix all ingredients well until the mixture is completely combined.
    • Next, add the prepared vegetables, pan-seared chicken to a bowl, and drizzle with the salad dressing, then mix well.
    • Finally, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of roasted sesame seeds to enhance the nutty flavor of the salad, and the dish is complete.

Purple Cabbage Chicken Breast Salad

Purple cabbage chicken breast salad is a colorful, nutritious dish that is extremely suitable for all dieters. Crisp, sweet purple cabbage combined with tender, fragrant chicken breast creates a light yet nutritious meal.

Purple cabbage chicken breast salad is a colorful and nutritious dish
Purple cabbage chicken breast salad is a colorful and nutritious dish

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast: 1 piece
  • Purple cabbage: 1/2 head
  • Tomato: 1
  • Onion: 1/2
  • Mayonnaise, chili sauce, pepper, salt, cooking oil

Preparation Steps for Purple Cabbage Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Wash chicken breast, dice into small cubes, season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
  • Step 2: Wash purple cabbage thoroughly, then shred thinly.
  • Step 3: Wash tomato, drain, remove seeds, then slice into strips.
  • Step 4: Thinly slice onion, soak with a little salt to reduce pungency.
  • Step 5: Pan-fry the seasoned chicken breast until golden with a little cooking oil.
  • Step 6:
    • Mix salad dressing with mayonnaise and chili sauce, stir well.
    • Then, add shredded purple cabbage, onion, tomato, and pan-fried chicken breast to a large bowl, mix well with the mayonnaise and chili sauce.
    • Finally, plate the chicken breast salad and enjoy.

Yogurt Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

Yogurt sauce chicken breast salad is characterized by its balanced sweet and sour taste, stimulating the appetite. This salad is low in calories, making it ideal for those on a weight loss diet.

Yogurt sauce chicken breast salad: sweet and sour, stimulating the appetite

Ingredients

  • Cherry tomatoes: 5
  • Purple cabbage: 100g
  • Lettuce: 1 head
  • Plain yogurt: 1 container
  • Chicken breast: 100g

Preparation Steps for Yogurt Sauce Chicken Breast Salad

  • Step 1: Heat a pot of boiling water, add 1 spoon of salt and 1 shallot to the pot to help the chicken breast absorb more flavor. Once the chicken breast is cooked, remove it, let it cool, then shred it.
  • Step 2:
    • Wash cherry tomatoes and lettuce thoroughly, then halve the tomatoes and cut lettuce into pieces about 5cm long.
    • Wash purple cabbage, cut into small pieces.
  • Step 3: Place purple cabbage, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and shredded chicken breast in a bowl. Then, pour in the plain yogurt and mix well.
  • Step 4: Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together.

Ready-to-Eat Chicken Breast and Kamereo Salad – A Convenient Duo for a Nutritious Meal

If you’re looking for a quick yet nutritious meal, Kamereo’s ready-to-eat chicken breast helps you easily prepare a delicious meal without spending much time. Combined with Kamereo’s fresh, fiber- and vitamin-rich salad, this duo offers a perfectly balanced meal with high protein and digestion-supporting fiber.

This product is pre-processed and thoroughly cooked, so you can enjoy it immediately without any additional steps. You can easily carry it with you or enjoy it at home, perfectly suited for today’s busy lifestyle.

Kamereo’s ready-to-eat chicken breast and salad are a convenient, nutritious, and time-saving duo for meals

You can find Kamereo’s ready-to-eat chicken breast and salad, which are nutritious and time-saving for daily meals, at stores nationwide as well as on Kamereo’s official website!

Conclusion

Above is detailed information guiding you on chicken breast salad recipes delicious and nutritious. To ensure quality, customers can refer to and choose Kamereo – a reputable address providing fresh ingredients at good prices. At the same time, to continue exploring more diverse and interesting culinary knowledge, don’t forget to regularly visit the Food and Lifestyle section!

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As a content writer with a deep passion for culinary culture, I constantly seek inspiration from real-life experiences and innovations in the F&B industry. I believe that cuisine is not merely a story of flavors but also a reflection of culture, creativity, and social trends. Through each article, I hope to provide readers with valuable information and inspiration on the Kamereo website.View Author posts