Chicken, Avocado, and Zucchini Salad

A colorful salad crowned with crispy Parmesan crisps!

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 35 % 6 g
Fats 47 % 8 g
Carbohydrates 18 % 3 g
109 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 30 min
  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    The ingredients for the salad base.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Start with the Parmesan crisps. Grate the Parmesan on the fine side of a grater and spoon it into small rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 7–10 minutes, until golden (watch closely so they don't burn). Take the crisps out and let them cool.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices, then sear it in a good and hot skillet until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. (Timing is approximate — it depends on how thick the piece is.)

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    Wash the zucchini and cut it into slices; if it's large, scoop out the seeds first.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    Sauté the zucchini slices in a hot skillet until golden.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Peel half an avocado (use more if you love it) and cut it into a small dice.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8

    Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9

    Slice the cooled chicken breast into thin strips.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10

    Make the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic clove, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11

    Assemble the salad. Arrange the washed and dried greens on a plate and dress them lightly. Scatter the avocado and cherry tomatoes on top.

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12

    Add the sautéed zucchini slices and the chicken.

  13. Step 13:

    Step 13

    Just before serving, top with the Parmesan crisps, crumbling them a little if you like. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Zucchini - 23  kcal/100g
  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Avocado - 208  kcal/100g
  • Leaf salad - 14  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Lemon juice - 16  kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913  kcal/100g
  • Ground hot pepper - 21  kcal/100g
  • Parmesan cheese 45% fat content - 389  kcal/100g
  • Cherry tomatoes - 15  kcal/100g
  • Chicken breast (fillet) - 113  kcal/100g

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