Chicken Kale Avocado Salad with Homemade Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 2 Bunches of Kale (any variety)
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Cucumber
• 1/2 Red Onion
• Salad Topper (such as Sprouted Seed Salad Topper)

Seasoning for Chicken:

• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Parsley
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• Juice of a Lemon
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons Oil (of your choice)

Homemade Dressing:

• 3 Minced Garlic Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• Juice of a Lemon
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Honey
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, parsley, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Make the Dressing:

• In a container with a lid, combine minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Shake well to mix.

3. Prepare the Salad:

• Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves. Place them in a large bowl and add half of the prepared dressing. Massage the kale leaves gently and set aside.
• In a cast iron skillet or pan with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the pan and cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest.
• While the chicken rests, slice the red onion, halve the cucumber, and chop the avocado. Add these veggies to the bowl of kale.
• Shred or chop the cooked chicken and add it to the salad.
• Top the salad with the salad topper and drizzle the remaining dressing over it.
• Give the salad a good toss to combine all ingredients.
• Serve and enjoy this delicious and nutritious chicken kale avocado salad!