Brazilian Chicken Salad — FamilyPlate recipe🥗

Brazilian Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken on mixed greens with a zesty dressing.

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
400
Calories
kcal
35g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture onto the chicken breasts.

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup olive oil to make the dressing.

  6. 6

    Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it over the salad in the bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top.

  7. 7

    Toss the salad gently to combine and serve immediately.