Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
A delicious salad consists of crispy chicken, hard-boiled eggs, ham, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese or feta crumble. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing complements the flavor of the chicken and the rest of the ingredients.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Tongs
- Bowls
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
FOR THE CRISPY CHICKEN
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
SALAD
- romaine lettuce
- deli ham
- avocado
- boiled eggs
- cherry tomatoes
- crumbled feta or blue cheese
Instructions
CRISPY CHICKEN
- Place the chicken breast in the bowl, and season them with salt and pepper.
- Add the egg whites, flour, and cornstarch. Then toss to coat the chicken well.
- Heat up a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips to add to your salad.
MAKE THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
- In a measuring cup or small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and red chili pepper flakes.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified (see NOTE #1).
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
MAKE THE SALAD
- In this recipe, I used romaine lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, ham, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta or blue cheese (see NOTE #2).
Video
Notes
NOTE #1 - You can also place all the ingredients for balsamic vinaigrette in a mason jar. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously until it is emulsified.
NOTE #2 - You can customize the Cobb salad with different ingredients according to your preferences. Some common substitutions include adding shrimp or tofu for protein, swapping out tomatoes for roasted beets or sweet potatoes, and using different types of lettuce or greens such as kale or arugula. Feel free to get creative and experiment with your favorite ingredients.
NOTE #3 - Correction - the video doesn't show I added olive oil, that's my mistake, my apologies. I added the oil at the end.
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