Salad is one of the dishes that is quite simple to make but contains a lot of nutrients and vitamins necessary for the body, making it very popular and loved by many people. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to make grilled chicken salad that are both unique and delicious, and extremely simple right at home! Let’s get cooking right away.
1. Grilled chicken salad with sprouts
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Salad with Sprouts Serves 1
Chicken breast 500 gr Carrot 100 gr Almonds a little Purple cabbage 100 gr Cherry tomatoes 60 gr Chopped shallots 10 gr Chopped lemongrass 10 gr Chopped garlic 20 gr Apple cider vinegar 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil 1.5 tablespoons Barbecue sauce 80 gr Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and safe sprouts
- Fresh and delicious sprouts will have a vibrant green color, looking very fresh and young. The stems are long and thin, usually green or milky white.
- What you need to pay attention to when using sprouts is that there are many types of sprouts, but not all of them are edible.
- Some edible sprouts that are highly nutritious include sweet mustard sprouts, green mustard sprouts, white radish sprouts, radish sprouts, water spinach sprouts, amaranth, black sesame, sunflower sprouts, and some bean sprouts.
- You should not eat potato sprouts, various types of melon sprouts, or some sprouts that grow from beans like broad beans, cat beans, sword beans, and quail egg beans as they can cause poisoning.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Prioritize buying carrots that have a bright orange color, smooth skin, straight shape, not too large but just right, and when held in hand, they feel solid and have a moderate firmness.
- It is important not to choose carrots that show signs of cracking, misshapen, discoloration of the outer skin, or have a foul smell as these are carrots that have been stored for too long and are not of good quality.
How to choose fresh and delicious purple cabbage
- Choose medium-sized cabbage with a round shape, and the outer leaves should not be bruised or torn.
- The cabbage should have a uniform color and a natural aroma, without any strange smell.
- When holding the cabbage, it should feel heavy and firm, indicating good quality.
- Avoid buying light or oversized cabbage, as they will be less tasty when eaten.
Tools needed
Air fryer, bowl, large bowl, spoon, knife,…
How to make grilled chicken salad with sprouts
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Prepare and marinate the chicken breast
For the chicken breast, rub a bit of salt on all sides for about 1 minute, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Place the chicken breast in a bowl and proceed to marinate with the following spices: 10g minced shallots, 10g minced lemongrass, 10g minced garlic, and 80g barbecue sauce, then use your hands (wearing gloves) to rub the mixture evenly to let the chicken absorb the flavors.
You should marinate for about 1 hour to ensure the chicken is flavorful and delicious.
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Grill chicken breast
After marinating, you will put the chicken in the air fryer at a temperature of 160 degrees Celsius for about 25 minutes.
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Prepare vegetables
Peel the carrot, then wash it with water and shred it.
Remove some old leaves from the purple cabbage, then shred it, wash it clean, and let it drain.
For the sprouts, you need to wash them several times with water. Next, to remove dust and dirt, soak the sprouts in diluted salt water for about 10-15 minutes, then drain into a basket to let them drain.
Wash the cherry tomatoes several times with water, drain them, and then cut them in half.
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Make salad dressing
Add 1/4 tablespoon of salt, 1/4 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil.
Then use a spoon to mix well until the dressing is completely dissolved.
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Mix salad
Put all the prepared vegetables including: carrots, purple cabbage, sprouts, and cherry tomatoes into a large bowl.
The grilled chicken breast will be sliced thinly and placed on top of the vegetables. Then you will drizzle the dressing over it and sprinkle some almonds on top to complete the dish!
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Final Product
The grilled chicken salad with sprouts, featuring a variety of colors from carrots, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and sprouts looks extremely appealing. When tasting, you will immediately feel the tender chicken breast soaked in sauce, blending perfectly with the fresh vegetables drizzled with a sweet and sour dressing that tantalizes the taste buds.
This will definitely make a wonderful mixed salad that you must prepare for your family to enjoy!
2. Grilled Chicken Salad with Lettuce and Tomatoes
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Salad with Lettuce and Tomatoes For 1 person
Chicken breast 200 gr Lettuce 300 gr Cherry tomatoes 5 fruits Onion 1/2 bulb Olives 100 gr Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Rice oil 3 tablespoons Chicken marinade seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Common seasoning A little (Salt/ sugar/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and safe lettuce
- You can use any type of lettuce you like: Carol, butter lettuce, or leaf lettuce,… to make this dish.
- When buying lettuce, you should choose heads that have vibrant green leaves, a slight fragrant smell when tightly rolled, with long and thick stems.
- Additionally, clean lettuce (not treated with chemicals) usually has dark green outer leaves, while the inner layers will be pale green, gradually lightening.
- Avoid buying lettuce with leaves that look lifeless, stems that are starting to turn yellow, and emit a slight foul smell, as these are likely old or may have been soaked in chemicals that are decaying.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Fresh and delicious tomatoes will have an intact skin, plump and firm, without scratches, with a bright red outer skin that is uniformly colored.
- Naturally ripened tomatoes usually have a light fragrant smell compared to artificially ripened tomatoes which have no scent.
- You should choose tomatoes with stems still firmly attached to the fruit, and where the stems are still fresh and not wilted, as these are still fresh tomatoes worth buying.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that have a strong or no smell, with skin showing signs of slight wrinkling. These are tomatoes that have been artificially ripened, and they won’t taste good anymore.
Suggestions for where to buy olives
- Currently, you can find olives at reputable imported fruit stores or buy them at large supermarkets to ensure safe ingredients.
- Additionally, you can also purchase olives from stores on e-commerce platforms to prepare delicious and attractive dishes.
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How to prepare Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomato Lettuce
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Prepare and marinate the chicken breast
After buying the chicken breast, wash it thoroughly with diluted salt water and then rinse it with clean water, then let it drain and proceed to marinate it with spices.
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board or plate, use a fork to poke into it to help the chicken absorb the spices faster. Then, you need to marinate the chicken breast with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of chicken seasoning.
Use your hands, wearing gloves, to rub the chicken evenly so that the spices penetrate all sides!
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Wash the lettuce several times with water, then drain and cut it into small bite-sized pieces and place it in a bowl.
Peel the outer skin of the onion, wash it, and let it drain. You only need to use half of the onion, cut it into wedges, and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut them in half, and also add them to the bowl that already contains the lettuce and onion.
Wash the olives thoroughly with water, then cut them into small round slices and add them to the bowl to prepare for making the salad.
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Make the dressing
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of rice oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar into a bowl.
Then, use a spoon to stir well until the ingredients are completely dissolved.
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Mix the salad
Add the completed dressing into the bowl of mixed vegetables and stir well for about 2 minutes before serving on a plate.
Then, slice the cooked chicken breast into thin pieces and place them on top of the mixed vegetable plate to finish the delicious and attractive grilled chicken salad.
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Final Product
Grilled chicken salad with tomatoes has a sweet and sour taste combined with the eye-catching colors of vegetables and the tender chicken meat that has absorbed the seasoning, creating an amazing combination.
This mixed salad, while simple and not too fancy, will definitely make your meal more delicious and appealing!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken breast
- When choosing chicken, you should select pieces of chicken breast with a characteristic shiny yellow skin, thin skin, and a smooth touch with a certain level of elasticity.
- Pay attention to the color of the meat inside. If it has a natural pinkish-red color, not too pale or too dark, then it is fresh and of good quality.
- Avoid choosing chicken breast pieces that show bruises, abnormal blood spots, or meat that is pale or dark in color as these are signs of poor quality chicken that is no longer fresh.
- If selecting pre-packaged and processed chicken breast, be sure to check the expiration date and the packaging to see if it is intact.
Through this article, TasteVN hopes that you have found 2 unique ways to make grilled chicken salad that are not only delicious and appealing but also very easy to make at home. Let’s get cooking and show off your skills for everyone to enjoy! Wishing you success in your preparation.
