Warm Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bag (8 ounces) prepared salad greens; 2 hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bag (8 ounces) prepared salad greens
2 hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered

1
Make Dressing.
2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, grated lemon rind, salt and pepper in a small bowl until well blended
3
Heat 2 tablespoons lemon dressing in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add chicken and asparagus; stir fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
5
Stir chopped fresh dill into remaining lemon dressing.
6
Add cherry tomatoes and dill dressing to skillet; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
7
To serve, line serving platter with salad greens.
8
Spoon warm chicken with sauce over greens.
9
Top with quartered hard-cooked eggs.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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