Looking for a fresh, zesty twist on your usual chicken salad? This is the perfect recipe for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.
This salad is packed with protein, bursting with flavor, and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tangy lime and bold mustard make every bite refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients: (Serves 2)
- 8 oz. of chicken tenders (approx. 4 tenders)
- 2 tbs lime juice
- 1.5 tbs of mustard
- 2 tsp of Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 2 cups lettuce of choice, chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate (optional)
Directions:
1. Coat frying pan with 1 tsp of avocado oil.
2. Place the chicken tenders into the pan and cook on medium-high heat.
3. While the chicken is cooking, add 1 tsp avocado oil, lime juice, mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic into the blender; blend until smooth
4. Add 1/2 of the sauce into the pan to coat the chicken while it cooks
5. After the chicken has cooked for several minutes flip on the other side and cook until browned on both sides; cut to ensure you have cooked the chicken all the way through
6. Serve 1/2 of the chicken on top of 1 cup of lettuce, drizzle with some of the blended sauce, and top with pomegranate (optional). Save 1/2 of the chicken, 1 cup lettuce, and some of the sauce and pomegranate for tomorrow