Green Goddess Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Tender chicken tossed in creamy herb-and-yogurt Green Goddess dressing served over crisp mixed greens. Quick, refreshing, and protein-packed.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Green Goddess Dressing

05 - 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup fresh tarragon or basil, chopped
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Salad

15 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
18 - 1 small avocado, sliced

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on prepared tray and bake for 15 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest 5 minutes, then cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
03 - While chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, anchovies if using, parsley, chives, and tarragon in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
04 - Transfer cooked chicken chunks to a large bowl and toss with half of the Green Goddess dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado on a platter or individual plates. Top with dressed chicken.
06 - Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad as desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It makes plain chicken feel like a restaurant dish without any fancy techniques.
  • The dressing doubles as a dip, spread, or drizzle for nearly anything in your fridge.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble it in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking the chicken or the juices will run out when you cut it.
  • If your dressing is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice until it drizzles easily.
03 -
  • Blend the dressing in short pulses at first to avoid overheating it, which can dull the bright green color.
  • Taste the dressing before adding salt, the anchovies and any salty additions in the mayo might be enough on their own.
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