Warm Arugula Salad with Chicken and Crispy Bacon
A quick warm arugula salad with tender chicken strips and crispy bacon, tossed in a zesty lemon dressing.
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Try this warm arugula salad with tender chicken and crispy bacon for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 150 g skinless chicken breast
- 50 g fresh arugula leaves
- 2 piece smoked bacon strips
- 50 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins USA
Instructions
- Cut the skinless chicken breast into thin strips about 1 cm wide.
- Heat half the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the smoked bacon strips to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and place on paper towels to drain excess fat, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
- Place the fresh arugula leaves and halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the warm cooked chicken strips and crispy bacon pieces to the bowl with the arugula and tomatoes.
- For the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the warm arugula salad immediately for best flavor and texture.
Tips
- Use fresh arugula for the best peppery flavor.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm chicken and crispy bacon with fresh greens.
Serving Suggestions
- crusty bread
- light white wine
- lemon wedge
This warm arugula salad with chicken and crispy bacon is a delicious and easy meal perfect for any day. Enjoy it fresh and flavorful!
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.5
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 11
- Carbohydrates (g): 3
- Protein (g): 15
- Calories: 180
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 3
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