10 Feb Tropical Chicken Salad

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Yes, it is as delicious as it looks! This fun salad pairs protein with a tropical twist of broiled pineapple. Add black beans and avocado for healthy fat, fiber, and an iron punch!
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Pineapple needs to be broiled for 10-15 minutes until they get this cool looking brown on the top.

This salad carries a significant source of iron, magnesium, vitamin A and C, along with fiber, protein, and healthy fat!

Chop the chicken, pineapple, and avocado and voila! You’ve got an easy, sweet and savory, nutrient-rich meal that is completely guilt free!

Recipe:

Recipe time: 15-20 minutes

Servings: 2-5

1 pkg thin cut chicken breast
1 TBSP olive oil
Smoke House Maple Seasoning (for chicken)
1 can low sodium black beans
1-2 avocados
1 pineapple
1 small package parmesan cheese (opt)
1 head of lettuce of your liking
1 cucumber and any other vegetable you like
Peel and chop pineapple, horizontally. Place on broiler pan and hit that broil button on your oven (if you don’t have broiler function, try the grill!). Pour black beans into a small pot and heat on medium for 10-15 minutes (you can add some minced garlic, cumin, and/or jalapeno to taste). Lightly season chicken with Smoke House Maple seasoning on both sides to taste. Heat a large pan to medium high on the stove top and add olive oil. After oil is hot, add chicken turning after 7 minutes (longer for thicker cuts). Juices should be running clear if the chicken is done (double check with the thermometer, the chicken should be at 165 degrees F). Take out the chicken and allow to cool. Chop lettuce, avocado, and any other vegetable you need for the salad. Drain cooked beans at 15 minutes. Take out pineapple, allow to cool. Mix parmesan with avocado and other vegetables. Add beans to taste, chopped chicken, and finally broiled pineapple. Enjoy!

Calorie estimate per plate:

Calories: 350-400 calories

Protein: 30-35 grams

Fat: 5-8 grams