Chicken Salad Meal Prep. Healthy Delicious And Easy To Make.
Quick, easy, and highly delicious Mexican chicken salad meal prep. The chicken is juicy and works fantastic in a salad like this. The tangy avocado yogurt dressing is the perfect addition to this salad, adding so much flavour and a delicious creamy texture.
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 621kcal
Ingredients
Avocado Yogurt Dressing
- 1 - Avocado
- ½ Cup (120g) - Natural Greek Yogurt
- 1 ½ Tbsp (30ml) - Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 - Lime, Juiced
- ½ Bunch (10g) - Coriander (Cilantro)
- 2 ½ tsp (1g) - Dried Oregano
- ⅓ Cup (80ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Seasoning To Taste
Chicken & Seasoning
- 750g (1.65lbs) - Chicken Breast
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Onion Powder
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- Seasoning To Taste
Salad Fillings
- 200g (7.05oz) - Mesclun Lettuce Mix or Lettuce of Choice
- 200g (7.05oz) - Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
- ½ Bunch (10g) - Coriander (Cilantro)
- 1 Can (400g-14oz) - Corn Kernels, Rinsed
- 1 Can (400g-14oz) - Black Beans, Rinsed
- 1 - Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- Seasoning To Taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200c° - 390°f.
- In a mixing bowl, add the chicken and seasonings, mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat, add in the olive oil, and once hot, sear the chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 13 minutes. Remove and rest for 10 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
- To make the avocado yogurt dressing, place all of the ingredients into a blender except the oil and blend over high speed until smooth. Whilst the blender is still running, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil until smooth and thick. Remove from the blender and portion into airtight containers or a squeezy bottle.
- Place all the remaining salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl, add the sliced chicken and mix well. Check seasoning.
- Portion the salad into meal rep containers or bowls, depending on how you'd like to serve it. Serve alongside the avocado yogurt dressing.
Nutrition Guide
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Salad Meal Prep
Amount per Serving
Calories
621
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
364
mg
16
%
Potassium
1420
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
1075
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
99
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Like this recipe?Leave a comment below
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Chicken Salad Meal Prep Storage Instructions
These salads can only be stored if the dressing is on the side. They will last up to 3 days. If the sauce is on the salad, it will only last a few hours.
The avocado yogurt sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and frozen for up to 6 months, both held in an airtight container.
Watch How To Make The Recipe
Did You Like This Recipe?
Please take a second to leave a comment and rating below, and ill get back to you as soon as possible.