Warm and Limey Chicken Salad

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Marinated boneless chicken breast strips are placed on a bed of lettuce with mandarin oranges, walnuts, and golden raisins, then dressed in a tangy lime dressing.

By Allrecipes Member
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips

  • 2 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 head red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

  • ¼ cup golden raisins

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 583mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.