HOUSTON’S GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

365 Cals 29 Protein 19 Carbs 19.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
20 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
35 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Lunch, Salad
CUISINE:American
Grilled Chicken Salad with greens and vegetables are tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette and topped with a delicious peanut sauce.
INGREDIENTS
For Peanut Sauce:
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, or gf soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
½ tablespoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
For Honey Lime Vinaigrette:
Zest and juice from 1 medium lime
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon finely minced white onion
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For salad:
1 pound 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 cups mixed baby greens
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup sliced jicama
½ cup store-bought tortilla strips, check labels for GF
INSTRUCTIONS
Make peanut sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.Make vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in another small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken between a piece of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-6 minutes, turn and grill for an additional 5-6 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine greens, bell pepper, carrots and jicama. Add peanut sauce, vinaigrette and chicken and gently toss to combine. Divide the salad among 4 bowls and top each with 2 tablespoons tortilla strips. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1salad, Calories: 365kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 19.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 745mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:9Purple Smart Points:7Points +:9