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Chicken Salad with Avocado

with Grapefruit and Curry dressing
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Chicken Salad with Avocado

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
393
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

With only 11 g of fat and not even 400 calories, this satisfying salad is full of useful nutrients, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin C, and a large portion of protein.

This salad is perfect if you're eating low carb. If you want added fiber, add a piece of wholewheat bread or baguette. 

 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie393 cal.(19 %)
Protein45 g(46 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates21 g(14 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin K25 μg(42 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin27.6 mg(230 %)
Vitamin B₆1.1 mg(79 %)
Folate59 μg(20 %)
Pantothenic acid2.1 mg(35 %)
Biotin8.3 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C70 mg(74 %)
Potassium1,119 mg(28 %)
Calcium167 mg(17 %)
Magnesium84 mg(28 %)
Iron2.1 mg(14 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc2.1 mg(26 %)
Saturated fatty acids2 g
Uric acid351 mg
Cholesterol116 mg
Complete sugar21 g
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts
Sea salt
peppers
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 minor Frisée
1 pink Grapefruit
1 Red onion
1 Avocado
1 Lime
4 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
1 tsp Madras curry powder
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilChicken breastGrapefruitAvocadoLime
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Skillet, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Lid, 1 Fork, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 1

Wash chicken breast fillets, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.

2.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and sear chicken fillets on each side for 3 minutes. Add water to pan and cover.  Cook an additional 4 minutes over medium heat.

3.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 3

Take chicken fillets from the pan, let rest for a few minutes and cut into slices.

4.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 4

Rinse frisée, pat dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.

5.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 5

Peel the grapefruit removing both peel and pith (the white inner lining).

6.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 6

Cut grapefruit into slices.

7.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 7

Peel onion and cut into very thin slices.

8.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 8

Halve avocado, and remove pit.  Cut into slices.

9.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 9

Gently mix frisée, chicken, onions, grapefruit and avocado slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

10.
Chicken Salad with Avocado preparation step 10

Whisk 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice with yogurt, curry powder, remaining oil, salt and pepper until smooth.  Pour over the salad and serve immediately.

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