Easy Eats : Meal Occasion : Lunch : Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil

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Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil


This refreshing salad improves with time in the refrigerator. The longer the ingredients marinate in the zesty dressing, the more flavorful they become.

SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
1 tablespoon white wine or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 Granny Smith apples, diced
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

	Step 1: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Pound it to an even thinness.

	Step 2: Place the chicken in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1/2 inch. Add 3 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until no trace of pink remains, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes

	Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the scallions and apples and toss to coat.

	Step 4: Drain the chicken and pat it dry. Dice the chicken and add it to the apple mixture along with the peanuts, mint, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss and divide among individual plates.

Serving Suggestion:

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
CALORIES: 269(27% from fat); FAT: 8g (sat 1g); SUGAR: 13g; PROTEIN: 31g; CHOLESTEROL: 68mg; SODIUM: 730mg; FIBER: 4g; CARBOHYDRATE: 20g

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Fresh Lime
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