Warm Chicken & Watercress Salad – Quick & Easy to Make!

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Warm Chicken & Watercress Salad - Quick & Easy to Make!
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breast fillets
6 garlic cloves , unpeeled
2 red onions , peeled & cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
black pepper
75 g watercress , washed
6 sun-dried tomatoes , sliced
fresh basil , torn
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
390
Sugar
4g
Fat
24g
This Warm Chicken & Watercress Salad is a perfect example of comfort food that you can feel good about eating. The roasted chicken adds a savory element while the onion and balsamic vinegar provide a sweet and tangy flavor profile. The watercress provides nutrition and a peppery flavor, and the roasted garlic adds a touch of complexity. Best of all, this salad is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Just roast the chicken and vegetables, mix with the watercress and dressing, and you're done!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.In a roasting pan, combine the chicken breast fillets, unpeeled garlic cloves, and wedged red onions.
3.Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
4.Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.In a large bowl, mix the watercress, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and torn fresh basil together.
6.Add the roasted chicken and vegetables to the bowl.
7.Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
8.Serve warm.

PROS

This salad is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The combination of roasted chicken, caramelized onions, and tangy balsamic vinegar creates a flavorful and filling meal.

Watercress is packed with nutrients and is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K.

CONS

The roasted garlic cloves are not for everyone and may be too pungent.

Watercress has a slightly bitter taste, which may be an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of lean protein from the chicken, as well as vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
Watercress has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving digestion.
Garlic has also been linked to supporting the immune system and reducing the risk of certain diseases.

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