Balsamic Chicken Salad

Serves | ¾ c dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ c extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ c balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp salt and pepper

• 1 spoonful of brown mustard

• 1 spoonful of honey or maple syrup

• 2 garlic cloves, minced or garlic powder

• Chicken breasts or thighs

• For plating: spinach or spring mix lettuce, apples, strawberries, or peaches

• Optional garnishes: pecans, feta or goat cheese

Directions:

1. Add all dressing ingredients to a jar and vigorously shake until combined.

2. To make chicken, preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and season chicken with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and cook the chicken on both sides for around 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

3. Once chicken has cooled, slice into strips and plate on top of salad. Pour over desired lettuce and serve with optional garnishes.

Notes: Our preferred variation is to serve with spinach, apples, pecans, feta, and chicken breasts. If using honey, warm the jar under running water before shaking to blend.

You’ll find this recipe (and more like it!) in my original cookbook, Feeding the Nobles: Keep It Simple and Just Eat Real Food.