Lime Mint Chicken Salad: Refreshing Summer Delight 🍗🌿

Lime and Mint Chicken Recipe 🍗🌿

Overview:

When you have leftover roast chicken, this Lime and Mint Chicken recipe is a refreshing and satisfying meal for one, easily scalable for more servings if needed. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, it’s a perfect choice, especially during the summer months. With just under 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time combined, it’s both quick and easy, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Calories per Serving: 342.5
• Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (based on 1 review)

Ingredients:

• 200g green beans
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 8 mint leaves
• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil Green Beans:

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   • Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
   • Drop the green beans into the boiling water and add a pinch of salt.
   • Boil the beans for 2-3 minutes or until they are just tender.

2. Prepare Chicken:

   • Remove the skin and any excess fat from the cooked chicken breast.
   • Tear the chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding any bones.
   • Season the shredded chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Make Lime Dressing:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil until the mixture becomes thick and well combined.

4. Assemble Salad:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled green beans with the lime dressing, tossing until the beans are well coated.
   • Add in the cherry tomatoes, shredded chicken, mint leaves, and chopped chives.
   • Gently toss the salad ingredients together until they are evenly distributed and coated with the dressing.

5. Let Flavors Meld:

   • Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and develop.

6. Serve:

   • Give the salad one final toss before serving to ensure everything is well combined.
   • Transfer the Lime and Mint Chicken salad to a serving plate or bowl.
   • Enjoy this delicious and refreshing meal immediately!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 342.5
• Total Fat: 27.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 22.8mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 23.8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.7g
  • Sugar: 7.9g
• Protein: 5.7g

Tips:

• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, or grilled corn.
• For a heartier meal, serve the Lime and Mint Chicken salad over a bed of mixed greens or cooked quinoa.
• To save time, you can use leftover grilled or roasted chicken instead of cooking it fresh.
• For a zesty kick, consider adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the lime dressing.
• This salad can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people for a gathering or party. Just adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly.

With its bright and refreshing flavors, this Lime and Mint Chicken salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy it as a light lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish to accompany your favorite grilled meats. Bon appétit! 🥗🍋