Lime Chicken on Fruited Spring Greens Recipe

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For a unique entree, serve this refreshing salad that pairs fresh fruit with chicken, greens and a tangy vinaigrette. "This salad is spectacular," notes Charlene Chambers of Ormond Beach, Florida.

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Lime Chicken on Fruited Spring Greens Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + marinating Cook: 5 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
25 5 30

Ingredients

  • 7 teaspoons lime juice, divided
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon plus 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups spring mix salad greens
  • 1 medium nectarine, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, optional

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme and 1/2 teaspoon oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the garlic and remaining lime juice, thyme, oil, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss salad greens and nectarine. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
  • Divide salad mixture between two serving plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with raspberries, blackberries, pine nuts and cheese if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without cheese) equals 384 calories, 20 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Lime Chicken on Fruited Spring Greens in Cooking for 2 Summer 2008, p33

Tip

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by divainkitchen

Beautiful and absolutely delicious, everyone loved it!!

 
 
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