Almond Chicken Salad w/ Citrus Vinaigrette

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:52:12 GMT

Step 1

1. Season the chicken breast with salt and garlic powder. I prefer to flatten the chicken breast at this point by placing it between two sheets of parchment paper and using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, but this is optional. Place a pan on the stove over medium heat and add 1 tbsp oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook, flipping halfway through, for ~10 minutes or until fully cooked. When it is done remove it from the pan and set it aside to rest.

Step 2

2. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. Thinly slice the basil leaves and the green tops of the scallion. Juice the orange into a bowl, then add the soy sauce, hot honey, sesame seeds, fresh grated ginger, scallion, basil, harissa, and Dijon. Slowly whisk in 3 tbsp of avocado oil until the dressing comes together.

Step 3

3. Thinly slice the bell pepper. If the almonds you have are whole, crush them into smaller pieces (I used a mortar and pestle, but you could also put them in a bag and hit them with the back of a pan).

Step 4

4. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the sliced pepper and half of the almonds. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Place the salad in the serving bowls and top with the sliced chicken, then finish by sprinkling over the rest of the almonds.

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