Blackberry Chicken Salad
Recipe adapted from Delish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients
*ingredients available at the market (when in season)
CHICKEN*
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano*
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
DRESSING
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon blackberry jam*
1 teaspoon honey*
Kosher salt
SALAD
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups packed baby spinach*
1 cucumber, thinly sliced*
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced*
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
6 oz. blackberries*
1/4 cup crumbled feta*
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, oil, oregano, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.
Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
In a medium bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, jam, and honey; season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Remove chicken from marinade; discard the marinade. Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Divide spinach between bowls. Top with chicken, cucumber, onion, avocado, blackberries, feta, and walnuts. Add dressing and toss to combine.
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