Basil Grilled Chicken Salad
Time for a salad! Nothing beats a delicious homemade salad recipe to round out a meal. The best salad recipes make it simple and delicious to consume colorful, fresh foods. Without any delay, make this healthy and creative salad for a refreshing change in your lunch or dinner routine. Are you ready to get started?
Why is it healthy
- Chicken is rich in an array of important nutrients such as protein, niacin, selenium and phosphorus.
- Chicken is high in vitamin B6, which is beneficial in preventing heart attacks.
- Chicken is beneficial in building stronger muscles and promote healthier bones, decreasing the risk of injuries and diseases such as osteoporosis.
- Basil leaves contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins and beta-carotene, that help fight free radicals in our body that can otherwise lead to cell damage and increase our risk for a variety of health conditions, including cancer, heart disease.
- Tomatoes are a good source of several vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K and folate.
- Cheese is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus and zinc beneficial in supporting bone health.
Who is it for?
This delicious recipe will keep you full, healthy and energized. Its nutrient-rich profile makes it an excellent addition to the diets of people with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is also a wholesome and nourishing recipe that you can enjoy any time! So why not have some?
The picture shown is only indicative of how the recipe would turn out after cooking as it is subjective to the individual style of cooking & hand.
⌛ Preparation Time: 20- 25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2
🥗 Ingredients:
- Chicken breast- 80g chicken
- Basil leaves (chopped)- 1/4 cup
- Tomatoes (chopped)- 1/4 cup
- Onion (chopped)- 1/4 cup
- Ginger powder- 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Garlic cloves (minced)- 2 to 3 cloves
- Black pepper powder- 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder- a pinch
- Cheese- 10g
- Coriander powder- 1/4 teaspoon
- Chopped coriander leaves- 1/4 cup
- Salt as per taste
✋ Method
- Press 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder into chicken breast halves.
- Combine olive oil, chopped basil, minced garlic and blend well. Brush the chicken lightly with basil olive oil mixture.
- Now grill the chicken over medium heat, turning frequently. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through. Cut the chicken into slices.
- Now take a bowl, add chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, grated cheese and salt. Toss well.
- Place the sliced chicken over the salad.
- Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve! :)
