Warm and Limey Chicken Salad



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • ¼cupfresh lime juice
  • 3tablespoonswhite sugar
  • 1teaspoongrated lime zest
  • ½teaspoonrice vinegar
  • ¼teaspoonDijon mustard
  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into thin strips
  • 2tablespoonsfrozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • ¼teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 1headred leaf lettuce – rinsed, dried and torn
  • 1(11 ounce) canmandarin oranges, drained
  • ¼cupgolden raisins
  • ¼cupchopped walnuts

  • Directions

    In a jar, combine lime juice, sugar, lime zest, rice vinegar, and mustard. Shake well, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix chicken with limeade concentrate and pepper.

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, and juices run clear.

    Divide lettuce onto 4 salad plates. Top with mandarin orange segments, golden raisins, and walnuts. Place cooked chicken on top, and drizzle lightly with dressing.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    387 Calories
    16g Fat
    36g Carbs
    29g Protein

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