MAUI CHICKEN SALAD

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From Weight Watchers New 365 Day Menu Cookbook.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 c fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, minced
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp clack pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch salt
2 Tbsp macadamia nut oil or walnut oil
10 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/4 medium pineapple, pared, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium kiwi fruit, pared, halved and sliced
1 c strawberries, sliced
1/2 small mango, pared, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 Tbsp coconut, shredded, toasted
fresh mint sprigs, garnish

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare dressing, in blender or food processor, combine juice, vinegar, minced mint, sugar, pepper and salt; process until well blended. With motor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube; process 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
  • 2. To prepare salad, in large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add chicken; return liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low; poach chicken, covered, 10 minutes, until cooked through. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from liquid; discard liquid. Set chicken aside to cool.
  • 3. Cut cooled chicken into bite-size pieces; place into medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons dressing; toss to combine.
  • 4. In large bowl, combine pineapple, kiwi fruits, strawberries, mango and remaining dressing; transfer to large serving platter. Top fruit mixture with chicken mixture; sprinkle with coconut. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.
  • 5. SERVING (1 1/2 CUPS) PROVIDES: 1 1/2 Fats, 1 1/2 Fruits, 2 Proteins, 10 Optional Calories. PER SERVING: 235 Calories, 9 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 41 mg Cholesterol, 89 mg Sodium, 23 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 18 g Protein, 35 mg Calcium; 5 points
  • 6. NOTE: To toast coconut, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut onto nonstick baking sheet; bake 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool.

oyibotano Emamode
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I've made this chicken salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Ghulam Sabir
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This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Junaid 56
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I love this chicken salad! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


sewalem haile
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This chicken salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious!


Ericka Joy Robles
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I made this chicken salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Don Parsons
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This chicken salad is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dressing was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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