Here’s a meal that starts healthy, then slaps you with dessert betrayal. Grilled chicken salad—lean, fresh, practically a Pinterest board.
But wait—there’s a dark twist coming: coffee-infused brownies crash the party like that one cousin who brings tequila to brunch.
Sure, it’s a salad, but it’s not trying to win a Nobel in nutrition—just your taste buds’ approval and maybe your therapist’s judgment.
This dish balances virtue and vice like a diet plan written by a stand-up comic. Eat clean, then sin sweet—it’s balance, baby.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Coffee-Infused Brownies
A power-packed grilled chicken salad paired with cheeky, rich coffee-infused brownies. It’s bold, balanced, and not remotely boring.
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken Salad:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ avocado sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
For the Coffee-Infused Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grilled Chicken Salad:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high. Oil the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal drama—err, temperature—reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice like your life depends on it.
- Toss salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and avocado in a bowl.
- Top with sliced chicken, sprinkle feta, and drizzle vinaigrette like a salad artist.
- Coffee-Infused Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish like a pro.
- Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and brewed coffee in a bowl.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir like you mean it.
- Fold in chocolate chips, because moderation is overrated.
- Pour into the dish and bake for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before devouring like a caffeine gremlin.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 465Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 10%
Notes & Flavor Tips
- Marinate the chicken longer if you want a juicier, less judgmental protein.
- Use espresso instead of coffee for brownies with serious commitment issues.
- Swap feta for goat cheese if you want to feel superior.
- Add walnuts to brownies if you like crunch and chaos.
- Chill the salad before serving, unlike your ex.
