Chicken Breast Salad (Poached Chicken & Yogurt Dressing)

Quick answer

Total time: 32 min
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 10

About this dish

Chicken breast is poached slowly at low temperature until fully tender through the center, then pulled apart along the grain and layered over crisp romaine.

Bell pepper brings mild sweetness and hard-boiled egg adds substantial richness to the bowl. The dressing combines plain yogurt, mustard, and honey into a coating that sits lightly on the lean chicken while contributing a steady tartness. Corn kernels scatter throughout, releasing a gentle sweetness with each bite and keeping the overall balance from tipping too sharp or too rich. A high-protein, clean-tasting salad that satisfies without heaviness.

Ingredients (2 servings)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
chicken breast	280	g
romaine lettuce	120	g
bell pepper	100	g
boiled eggs	2	pcs
sweet corn	60	g
plain yogurt	3	tbsp
mustard	1	tbsp
honey	1	tsp
salt	0.5	tsp
black pepper	0.25	tsp

Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps

1

Season

Season 280 g chicken breast evenly with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper.

Rest 10 minutes so the seasoning penetrates through.
2

Control

Lower chicken into simmering water and poach for 10 to 12 minutes.

Turn off heat and steam covered for 5 more minutes. Shred by pulling along the grain.
3

Prep

Tear 120 g romaine into bite-size pieces, wash in cold water, and drain.

Slice 100 g bell pepper into 0.3 cm thin strips.
4

Prep

Mix 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 1 tbsp mustard, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl until creamy.
5

Heat

Place romaine and bell pepper in a bowl and arrange shredded chicken, 60 g corn, and halved boiled eggs in separate sections on top.
6

Finish

Drizzle the dressing evenly over everything right before eating and toss to serve.

Adding dressing early will soften the greens.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique: Slow-poaching chicken at a bare simmer ensures the breast remains moist and tender for hand-shredding.
Finish cue: Drizzle the dressing evenly over everything right before eating and toss to serve.
Storage and reheating: Store dressing separately to keep greens crisp longer.