Best 7 Lime Chicken On Fruited Spring Greens Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that is both refreshing and bursting with flavor? Look no further than lime chicken on fruited spring greens. This delightful dish combines the tangy zest of lime with the tender texture of chicken and the crispness of spring greens. Whether you're cooking for a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIME CHICKEN ON FRUITED SPRING GREENS



Lime Chicken on Fruited Spring Greens image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MIXED FRUIT AND SPRING GREENS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Fruit and Spring Greens with White Chocolate-Orange Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15-ounce) can Mandarin oranges
5 ounces pre-washed spring greens
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1/2 pint blueberries
1/4 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1/3 cup reserved Mandarin orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Drain Mandarin oranges and reserve juice. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and fruit. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine vinegar, 1/3 cup reserved Mandarin juice, salt, and sugar. Gently heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until melted. Set aside to cool. Do not refrigerate, as white chocolate will set.
  • Before serving, slowly whisk in olive oil. Spoon desired amount over salad and toss. Serve remaining dressing on side.

MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Greens with Lime Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed lettuce greens
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl.
  • In a jar with a lid, shake together remaining ingredients. Pour desired amount of vinaigrette over greens just before serving. There will be leftover dressing.

HONEY-LIME BERRIES AND GREENS



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Combining fresh berries with salad greens makes perfect sense when you add a quick sweet-and-sour dressing flecked with appealing poppy seeds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup fresh strawberries or raspberries
4 thin red onion slices, separated into rings
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon poppy seed
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, gently toss salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Serve dressing with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUITED CHICKEN



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"I've worked full-time for more than 30 years, and this super slow-cooker recipe has been a lifesaver," writes Rosemary Jarvis of Sparta, Tennessee. "It cooks while I'm away and smells heavenly when I walk in the door in the evening."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, sliced
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place onion and chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, orange zest and garlic; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with apricots and cranberries., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICE & LIME CHICKEN



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A low fat chicken dish with plenty of spice

Provided by Jo Pratt

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

150ml pot natural yogurt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp medium curry powder or paste
pinch chilli powder
juice 1 lime
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 red or green pepper , deseeded and cut into large chunks
1 onion , halved and cut into large chunks
steamed rice and ready-made raita, to serve

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients and season to taste. Slash the chicken breasts 5-6 times, without cutting all the way through. Add the chicken breasts and vegetables to the yogurt mix and stir to coat everything completely. Cover and leave the flavours to mingle for 10 mins.
  • Place a griddle over a high heat and cook the chicken and vegetables for 4 mins each side until the chicken is cooked through and the grill lines are golden. Leave to rest for 2 mins before serving with steamed rice and raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

GARLIC LIME ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Easy but tasty oven-baked drumsticks sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. An overnight marinade makes this chicken practically fall off the bone. If you don't have time to make this ahead, you could make it in 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Provided by Lizeth Gonzalez-Stewart

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 large lime, juiced, or more to taste
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 skinless chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, parsley, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
  • Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Let chicken come to room temperature, about 25 minutes. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Flip chicken and baste with juices; continue cooking until browned on the second side, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Cover chicken with aluminum foil. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Choose ripe, flavorful fruit: The fruit in this salad is a key component, so make sure to choose ripe, flavorful fruit. This will help to enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade for the chicken is what will give it its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful marinade. This recipe uses a marinade made with lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: Grilling the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from burning. If you grill the chicken over high heat, it will cook too quickly and may burn on the outside before it is cooked through on the inside.

Conclusion:

This lime chicken on fruited spring greens is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, while the fruit and greens add a bright and refreshing flavor. This dish is also easy to make, and it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer meal, give this lime chicken on fruited spring greens a try. You won't be disappointed!

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