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Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 270, Carbs: 15g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 15g, Sat. Fat: 1.5g, Sodium: 300mg, Fiber: 2g
Serving Size: 1 salad, 3 ounces balsamic garlic chicken, 1 ounce dressing
Summer Peach Salad with Balsamic Chicken
Summer Peach Salad with Balsamic Chicken Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix lettuce
- 3/4 cup red onions, fresh, sliced thin
- 6 breasts Balsamic Garlic Chicken (recipe below), sliced
- 1/2 pound peaches, fresh, sliced
- 3 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds, toasted
- 6 ounces Honey Lime Cilantro dressing (recipe below)
Balsamic Garlic Chicken Ingredients
- 1¾ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, fresh, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 6 chicken breasts (4 ounces each), boneless, skinless, raw
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves, fresh, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh, chopped
Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing Ingredients
- 1/8 cup + 1 tablespoon canola oil blend (80% canola, 20% olive)
- 1/8 cup + 1¼ teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/8 cup + 1 ⅛ teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon + 3/5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tablespoon cilantro leaves, fresh, minced
- 3/4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese sesame seed oil
- 1¼ teaspoon red peppers, fresh, minced
- 1¼ teaspoon yellow onions, fresh, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
How to Prepare Balsamic Garlic Chicken
- 1. Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oil. Whisk until well-blended for marinade.
- 2. Add chicken. Toss until evenly coated. Hold refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours to marinate. Drain and discard excess marinade.
- 3. Place chicken on an oven-safe pan. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon oregano and 1/8 teaspoon thyme over each breast.
- 4. Preheat char-broiler or grill.
- 5. Place chicken on a clean and well-oiled char-broiler or grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until well-marked.
- 6. Transfer to sheet pans. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F standard oven for 5 minutes or until minimum internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F (for 15 seconds). Cool under refrigeration.
How to Prepare Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing
- 1. Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly blended.
- 2. Refrigerate until used.
How to Prepare Summer Peach Salad with Balsamic Chicken
- 1. Place 1 cup spring mix on plate or in appropriate-sized container.
- 2. Top with 1/8 cup red onions, 1 sliced chicken breast, 3 fresh peach slices, 1/2 teaspoon toasted almonds and 1 ounce Honey Lime Cilantro dressing.
