High-Protein Chicken Salad for Weight Loss
A light and satisfying high-protein chicken salad loaded with nutritious ingredients, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled or poached)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, cucumbers)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Grill or poach the chicken breasts until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Allow to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the eggs: Hard boil the eggs by placing them in boiling water for 9-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and chop.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chopped chicken, diced eggs, diced avocado, and mixed fresh vegetables.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss everything together until well mixed and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
For easily peeling hard-boiled eggs, use older eggs. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.