Crispy Chicken Breast and Green Bean Salad
[Kimmi Food] How to Make Delicious Chicken Breast and Green Bean Salad
Hello everyone, this is Kimmi from Kimmi Food, here with another healthy recipe! Today, I’ll show you how to make a chicken breast and green bean salad. Green beans offer a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, making them perfect for a diet salad due to their rich nutrients. Let’s add some vibrancy to your meal!
Main Ingredients
- 120g Chicken breast
- 150g Green beans
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Bell pepper (any color)
- 4 Olives (pitted)
Dressing
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s talk about the star ingredient, green beans (also known as string beans)! They are beneficial for eye health, help prevent osteoporosis, and aid in relieving constipation. When added to a chicken breast salad, they provide a satisfying fullness and a wonderful nutty taste, making it an excellent choice for a healthy, diet-conscious meal.
Step 2
If using frozen green beans, take them directly from the freezer and place them in a bowl of cool water for about 10 minutes to thaw. This process will soften them slightly, making them easier to prepare.
Step 3
Once the green beans are pliable and thawed, drain them thoroughly using a colander. Rinse them under running water to ensure they are clean, and then pat them dry very well. Excess moisture can cause them to steam rather than sauté properly.
Step 4
Slice the 3 cloves of garlic into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick). Avoid slicing them too thinly, as they might burn too quickly. Slightly thicker slices will release more flavor and provide a better texture when sautéed.
Step 5
Prepare the 120g of chicken breast. It’s a good idea to cut it into bite-sized pieces beforehand, as it will be incorporated directly into the salad.
Step 6
Thinly slice half a bell pepper. Whichever color you choose, the bell pepper will add a refreshing sweetness and a pleasant crispness to the salad.
Step 7
Slice the 4 pitted olives. Their savory, slightly salty flavor will help balance the overall taste of the salad.
Step 8
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it becomes golden brown and slightly crispy. Be careful not to let it burn.
Step 9
Once the garlic is nicely browned and fragrant, add the thawed green beans to the pan. Sauté them with the garlic. The infused garlic aroma and flavor will elevate the green beans, making your salad taste more like a gourmet dish!
Step 10
Continue to sauté the green beans and garlic for a few more minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Step 11
When the green beans begin to show slight golden-brown marks and still have a bit of crispness, add the sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry quickly for about 30 seconds to a minute, just enough to slightly soften it while retaining its crunch.
Step 12
Finally, add the chicken breast and sliced olives to the pan. Toss everything together quickly for about a minute until the chicken is heated through and all the ingredients are well combined. Your delicious salad base is ready!
Step 13
To finish, drizzle some balsamic glaze over the salad. The sweet and tangy glaze is a simple yet effective way to enhance the flavor. While other dressings work too, this balsamic glaze is particularly delicious and easy.
Step 14
Green beans are a nutritional powerhouse! They are very low in calories but packed with vitamins and fiber. Notably, they are rich in lutein, beneficial for eye health, and Vitamin K, crucial for strong bones and reducing fracture risk. Their low glycemic index makes them excellent for diabetes management, and they are considered a superfood due to their high content of folate and iron. Enjoy this healthy salad that also aids in weight management and lowering blood cholesterol levels!
