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Fruity Chicken Salad

Fruity Chicken Salad

with Grapes and Curry Sauce
25 min., ready in 45 min.
Time:
611
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
85 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
9 ozs Chicken breasts
salt
peppers
5 Tbsps olive oil
1 oz unsalted Macadamia Nuts
1 bunch scallions
1 large carrot
6 ozs seedless Grape (green or red)
1 Tbsp Madras curry powder
1 lemon
3 Romaine lettuce
2 Tbsps Mango chutney (50 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Chicken breastGrapeolive oilMacadamia Nutssaltcarrot
Preparation
1.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 1

Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast fillet. Season with salt and pepper.

2.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 2

Heat 1/3 of the oil in a pan and fry the fillets on each side for 3-4 minutes. Pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Add more water if needed.

3.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 3

Remove chicken fillet, let cool and cut into cubes.

4.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 4

Chop the macadamia nuts coarsely and roast until light brown in a frying pan over medium heat. Remove and let cool.

5.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 5

Trim, rinse and cut the scallions into very thin rings. Trim carrot, peel and cut or slice into very thin strips.

6.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 6

Rinse grapes, pat dry, and cut in half.

7.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 7

Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil to a pan and heat. Toast the curry powder very briefly. Remove from heat and add the rest of the oil. Squeeze the lemon and measure 2 tablespoons of juice.

8.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 8

Purée the lemon juice, salt, pepper and mango chutney with an immersion blender. Stir in the curry oil. Mix chicken fillet, nuts, scallions, carrot and grapes with half of the sauce and let stand for 15 minutes.

9.
Fruity Chicken Salad preparation step 9

Trim the lettuce, rinse and drain well in a colander. Cut into wedges and arrange on plates. Drizzle remaining sauce over the lettuce and serve with the chicken mixture on top.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie611 cal.(29 %)
Protein34 g(35 %)
Fat37 g(32 %)
Carbohydrates30 g(20 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage8 g(27 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Macadamia nuts provide so-called monounsaturated fatty acids, which protect the heart and blood vessels. Carrots and spring onions bring plenty of beta-carotene onto the plate; the chicken filet scores with protein.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you ever want to enjoy your salad without meat: Instead of chicken breast fillet, just use seasoned tofu.

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