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Baked Chicken Salad with Balsamic Glaze and Fresh Mozzarella

A vibrant Baked Chicken Salad featuring oven-charred marinated chicken breast, fresh baby spinach, creamy avocado, and mozzarella pearls, all finished with a thick, glossy balsamic glaze and aromatic dried oregano.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts High-quality poultry
  • 4 cups (120g) Fresh Baby Spinach Tender young leaves
  • 1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 large Hass Avocado Fan-sliced
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Bocconcini or ciliegine
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Balsamic Glaze Thick and glossy
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil For marinade
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp (1g) Dried Oregano Fine flakes
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Cracked Black Pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet For roasting the chicken to achieve charred edges.
  • 1 Chef's Knife Essential for diagonal slicing and avocado fanning.
  • 2 Shallow Ceramic Bowl For serving and visual presentation.

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast chicken on a rimmed sheet for 18-22 minutes until charred edges appear.
  3. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice diagonally into thick, uniform pieces.
Salad Assembly
  1. Layer baby spinach in a shallow bowl. Add halved tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
  2. Place fan-sliced avocado and sliced chicken on top of the greens.
  3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with dried oregano and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 38gFat: 28gFiber: 7g

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) for maximum juiciness.
For the best visual 'fan' on your avocado, use a very sharp knife and apply gentle pressure.
Keyword Baked Chicken Salad,balsamic chicken,healthy salad

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