Vida Recetas Editorial
Spring chicken salpicón is a fresh and complete salad, ideal for warm days or a light but nutritious dinner. This chicken recipe combines tender breast with crunchy vegetables like carrot, celery, and lettuce, plus tomato and onion, all dressed with a citrus touch of lemon and olive oil. It is a versatile dish that works as a main course or as a side dish, and it appeals to both children and adults.
Originating from Latin American cuisine, salpicón adapts to each region; this spring version adds hard-boiled eggs and rice, making it a balanced meal. The preparation is simple: cook the chicken in cubes with a little oil, prepare the fresh vegetables, and mix them with the rice and eggs. The result is a colorful salad with varied textures and a refreshing flavor.
Perfect for making ahead, as the flavors blend better if it rests for a few minutes. Also, it is an excellent way to include more vegetables in your daily diet. If you are looking for an easy, healthy, and flavorful recipe, this chicken salpicón is your choice.
Cook
40 min
Servings
4
Put the eggs to boil. (See my #básicos)
Cut the chicken breast into cubes. In a pan, place the oil and cook the chicken for 10 or 12 minutes over medium low heat, stirring from time to time. Salt and pepper. Once ready, reserve.
Prepare the rice so that it is ready when we finish preparing the vegetables.
Cut the onion in a feather and deflect it in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Cut the celery into sticks or slices.
Cut the lettuce as you prefer. (Personally, I like to do it on thin strings with a knife. Other people prefer to do it by hand).
Peel the tomatoes and cut them into half slices.
Bring all the vegetables to a large salad bowl. Incorporate the chicken. Mix. Season with olive oil, salt and lemon juice.
Serve the salpicón on each diner's plate together with a little rice and 1 egg cut into slices.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
