Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
This Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad contains 8g protein and 231 calories per serving—a lighter option best used as a side or component of a larger meal. Quick prep yields 4 servings and works best paired with additional protein sources. Use it to add variety to your rotation without compromising macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Vinegar, Balsamic(60g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Brown sugar(10g)
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Lettuce, Romaine(1200g)
- •Avocado
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Cheese, Bocconcini, Fresh Mozzarella(120g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Basil, Fresh(60g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
Instructions
- 1Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
- 2Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 3Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
231
calories
8g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 238 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.3g
4 servings per batch · ~433g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad have per serving?
Each serving provides only 8g of protein and 231 calories with 12g fat and 25g carbs. This is a low-protein salad and works better as a side dish than a standalone meal for macro-tracking lifters.
How long does Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop batch-makes 4 servings, though the low volume means you'll need additional recipes to hit protein targets for a full day.
Is Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad good for fat loss?
At 231 calories per serving but only 8g protein, this salad is calorie-light but protein-sparse and isn't optimized for fat loss phases where protein intake should be prioritized for satiety.
