Chicken Salad with Avocado

Ingredients

• •2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp paprika
• •4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
• •1 ripe avocado, diced
• •1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
• •2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper for the dressing.

7. 7

   Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.