Peri peri chicken salad
Enjoy a zesty and refreshing Peri Peri Chicken Salad made with juicy chicken breasts, vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp arugula, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this healthy and flavorful dish will delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more!
- 21 Apr 2025
- Cook time 20 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 6 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
Peri Peri Chicken Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together the heat of peri peri sauce with the freshness of arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be prepared in no time.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1.1. Butterfly the chicken breasts for even cooking.
1.2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, peri peri sauce, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
1.3. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
2.1. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2.2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess.
2.3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
3.1. While the chicken is grilling, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and dice the avocado.
3.2. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
4.1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5.1. Slice the rested chicken breasts into thin strips.
5.2. Arrange the chicken strips on top of the arugula mixture.
5.3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6.1. Divide the salad onto plates or serve it in a large bowl for sharing.
6.2. Enjoy your Peri Peri Chicken Salad!
Tips:
- Marinate the chicken breasts in peri peri sauce for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking to enhance the flavor.
- Grill the chicken for added smoky flavor, but pan-searing or baking works well too.
- Slice the avocado just before serving to prevent it from browning.
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin slices of red onion.
- Toss the salad just before serving to prevent the arugula from wilting.
This Peri Peri Chicken Salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a healthy option loaded with nutritious ingredients. Enjoy this fresh, spicy, and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 240 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 210kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 27g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 7g | 2% |
| Fiber 3.51g | 9% |
| Sugar 2.91g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated 1.38g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 80mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 60ug | 6% |
| Choline 110mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 0.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 0.27mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 12mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 1.08mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B9 66ug | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 0.24ug | 10% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E 1.72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K 30ug | 25% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 44mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 18% |
| Iron, Fe 1.04mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg 60mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus, P 290mg | 23% |
| Potassium, K 770mg | 23% |
| Selenium, Se 27ug | 47% |
| Sodium, Na 60mg | 4% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.19mg | 11% |
| Water | |
| Water 190g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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