Indian Chicken Salad Recipe is one of the most delicious recipes you will ever find. I try this recipe quite often as it is easy to prepare and does not take much time. You can make this salad and take it to your office for your lunch. You can also prepare this recipe and give it to children as well for their lunch. And when they are taking it to school for their tiffin, make sure you give them abundantly so that they can share it with their friends during their break time at school. Even children, who are not fond of chicken and do not have proper lunch or skip their meals, this recipe works wonders for them. It is a light recipe that is not only simple and easy to prepare, but tasty as well. You get everything from it, like the benefits of chicken that is rich in high-quality lean protein and a good source of iron, too, and the benefits of eating vegetables that contain essential minerals, vitamins and fibre. We use raw vegetables to make salad. So, eating raw veggies gives you better skin, your digestive system starts to function well and there will be less chance of diseases related to the heart.
This Indian Chicken Salad Recipe is so tasty, yummy and healthy for you and your family that you will be making this salad frequently in your kitchen. Chicken does not contain much fat and it is full of proteins. Apart from the protein content, it has other nutritional benefits. Chicken also is a source of vitamin B12,choline, zinc, copper,iron, tryptophan. It makes a great substitute for red meats like beef, lamb or pork. For more healthy recipes, visit Cauliflower-Peas-Paneer Recipe.
Eating chicken has numerous health benefits. Consuming chicken makes us feel full, so you don’t feel hungry often, thereby helping us to manage our weight. Chicken also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The healthier the weight, the lesser chance of heart diseases. Also the lean protein in the chicken is a great source of amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build muscle tissues. Therefore, having chicken aids to build stronger bones and muscles. Chicken also contains an important amino acid called tryptophan which helps the body make proteins and certain brain chemicals like serotonin and serotonin helps control our sleep and mood. Since chicken contains vitamin B12 and choline, they together promote brain development in children, help in the growth of mental and intellectual abilities in adults and also aid the nervous system function properly. Moreover, chicken is something easy to chew or eat, so, for those who have difficulty in chewing or swallowing food, chicken is the best option for them as it is not chewy and tends to be easy to digest.
I have used curd for the dressing which again has several health benefits. Curd is full of protein, vitamins and lactobacillus which help to improve the immunity system. It can add glow and shine to our hair and skin, if consumed regularly. Curd also helps to reduce cholesterol levels, thus lowering the high blood pressure. It keeps the heart healthy. Curd provides calcium to the body if taken regularly, which is beneficial for the teeth and the bones. It provides energy as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Moreover, curd is easy to digest, and people who are lactose intolerant, can consume it, too. So, these are some of the health benefits of curd.
A few days ago, I was not in the mood to cook a full-fledged meal, so I decided to eat something else for lunch. I was contemplating and then thought why not eat some healthy salad that would not only fill my stomach but would also keep my body healthy. Immediately, I was reminded of an Indian Chicken Salad Recipe. I’m sure once you have this delicious salad, you’ll remember the taste forever!
The ingredients you need to make this scrumptious salad are as follows:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken breast cut into slices
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper powder
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp onion paste
- 2 spoons of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
How to prepare Salad:
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1 sliced avocado
- A handful of chopped lettuce
- 2 tbsp of roughly chopped peanuts
- 1 chopped cucumber
- 2 boiled eggs chopped into long pieces
- Salt to taste
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp of curd
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken pieces with oil, ginger-garlic paste, onion paste, cumin powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper, lemon juice and salt. Set aside for one to two hours. The longer you keep it marinated, the tastier the chicken will be as it will absorb all the spices and paste properly. In the next step, add extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the marinated chicken pieces. Let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. Taste and adjust the salt and the spices if required. Once the chicken is cooked, slice into strips and keep it aside.
Now, let’s make the salad. You need to combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl. Add salt depending on the vegetables. Mix them nicely. Now, add the chicken to this salad and mix properly.
In another bowl, take curd, olive oil, cumin powder and black pepper powder and mix them. Add salt according to taste. Serve the chicken salad with the dressing.