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Optavia Chicken Salad Recipe
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Optavia Chicken Salad Recipe: How To

Today, we're going to be looking at an Optavia chicken salad recipe...or two! Following the Optavia diet is one of the latest food crazes, particularly in the US. You can choose from several plans, which even come with your own coach to help you along the way. With summer almost here, it's the perfect time to enjoy a crisp, fresh salad. But which salads can you enjoy when following the Optavia diet? Let's take a closer look.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 2
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Ania

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of cucumber
  • 1/4 cup of red pepper
  • 1/4 cup of green pepper
  • 1/2 cup of lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Marinate
    Grab a mixing bowl and add the oil, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well. Once mixed, add the chicken breast and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of oregano, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, salt (to taste), 2 chicken breasts
  • Prep
    Once the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. After washing all the vegetables, cut the cucumber, peppers, and lettuce to the desired size. Try to keep the vegetables the same size and then leave to one side.
    1/2 cup of tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cucumber, 1/4 cup of green pepper, 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/4 cup of red pepper
  • Fry
    Put a pan on a medium-low heat and add one tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, it's time to add the marinated chicken. Ensure you fry the chicken on both sides and keep turning over throughout the cooking process. The chicken is cooked when the juices run clear and there is no pink meat. Once cooked, remove from pan and place into a bowl.
  • Create
    In a mixing bowl, add your chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, red pepper, and green pepper. Mix well and then add your olive oil and mayonnaise. Combine the ingredients with a serving spoon and season with salt and pepper. You should now have a creamy salad that's ready to serve - enjoy!
    2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 683.4mg | Fiber: 3.8g