CHICKEN TACO SALAD

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"This refreshing recipe is totally flexible," Lily Julow writes from Lawrenceville, Georgia. "You can use yellow onion instead of red, lemon juice instead of lime and Monterey Jack instead of cheddar cheese. Don't like hot sauce? Leave it out. I believe in making a recipe your own."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
3/4 pound chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken. Poach, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain and cool slightly. Cut chicken into cubes., In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, onion, lime juice, oil, pepper sauce, lime peel, taco seasoning and chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Just before serving, toss the chicken mixture with the lettuce, tomato, cheese and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

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