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Grilled Chicken Salad with Coffee-Infused Brownies

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A power-packed grilled chicken salad paired with cheeky, rich coffee-infused brownies. It’s bold, balanced, and not remotely boring.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 465 kcal

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: 465
Total 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.
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