Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If it needs a little liquid, you can add in water one teaspoon at a time.
Chicken
Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix all your seasonings.
In a large bowl (or directly in a pan) cover chicken in oil, then coat in seasonings.
Place onto the pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes (until internal temp is 165° F). If you want the chicken browned on the outside, first cook the chicken on the stove over medium-high for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to the oven for the remainder of the cook.
Let the chicken rest for about 8-10 minutes. Slice.
Salad
Toss lettuce, cilantro, apples, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, and dressing until mixed well.
Top with chicken and serve.
Notes
- Dressing: Making this dressing is super-fast and easy. Everything goes into the blender and voila. You can make this ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. However, it may need to be shaken hard as it might separate and harder due to the oil.- Chicken: Please always check the temperature or inside of the chicken to make sure it is fully cooked before eating. It should be 165° F. You can buy a meat thermometer online or you can just slice a piece of the biggest part of the breast to make sure it's no longer pink. - Plating: Feel free to plate however you want. I'm all about presentation so I like to mix everything but the protein and hold back a bit of each of the toppings. Then I mix those in a bowl with the dressing and top with some of the extra toppings and protein.- Storing: If you are just making this for 1-2 people, I would suggest not mixing all of your salad before serving. Separate out the ingredients you won't be eating all of and store in airtight containers in the fridge. Everything should last for a few days!