How many calories are in Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette?
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette has about 347 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a Salads international recipe with 347 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
347 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
34.9 g
About This Recipe
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chicken breast, egg, and tomato.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 347 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat a pan over high heat. In the meantime, season the chicken breast with half the olive oil and salt and pepper.
Once heated, add the chicken breast.
Lower the heat to medium and cook each side for about 4-5 minutes or until browned.
Remove from heat and slice. Set aside.
At the same time, boil the egg in a pot for 8-10 minutes. Remove, drain, let cool and peel.
Cut the tomato and lettuce leaves into pieces. You can replace with other green leaves like arugula, spinach, etc.
For the dressing, mix the remaining olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, stevia, salt and pepper.
Put the chicken with the egg, tomato and lettuce on a plate. Pour the dressing and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
347
Protein
34.9g
Carbs
7.5g
Fat
16.9g
Fiber
0.8g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette has about 347 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken and Egg Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 34.9 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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