Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (Edit recipe)

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This salad is tangy, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep! Enjoy for lunch or dinner!

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

20

Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 whole Pasture-raised Chicken Breasts - US Wellness Meats, about 1 lb
1 cup Dill Pickle Juice, leftover from pickle container
1 Tbsp João's Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Wildly Virgin
1 tsp Garlic Powder
.5 tsp Onion Powder
.5 tsp Smoked Paprika

Salad

4 - 5 cups Arugula
1 cup Cucumber, sliced
1 cup Tomato, Cherry, halved
1 cup Baby Carrots, chopped
.5 cup Dill Pickle Slices
1 whole Avocado, optional

Dressing

2 Tbsp João's Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Wildly Virgin
2 - 3 Tbsp Dill Pickle Juice
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp Dill, Fresh, choped
1 pinch Salt and Pepper

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Marinate the Chicken: place chicken in a glass container or zip-top bag.
Pour the dill pickle juice over the chicken, making sure it’s fully submerged.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours for extra flavor).
Remove chicken from marinade and Discard the marinade.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice or dice.
In a large bowl, combine the greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and pickles.
Add chicken on top.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
Assemble & Serve:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Garnish with avocado if desired and enjoy immediately! 🥗✨

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	257
Fat:	16 g
Carbohydrates:	11 g
Protein:	14 g
Cholesterol:	35 g
Sodium:	1575 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	5 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.