This tasty Peri Peri chicken salad makes a light and healthy lunch
Usually, the problem with a traditional chicken salad is that it’s loaded with mayonnaise, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a healthy salad! The solution? Greek yogurt and a ripe avocado, mixed with Peri Peri chicken. Who knew a recipe so simple could be so tasty?
Calories: 361
Fat: 12.7g
Sat Fat: 2.9g
Carbs: 29.4g
Fibre: 4.2g
Protein: 32.8g
Ingredients
· 200g Peri Peri chicken strips
· 250g mixed salad leaves
· 100g Quinoa, ready prepared
· 1 x Avocado, roughly chopped
· 100g Cherry tomatoes, halved
Lime & Yogurt Dressing
· 2 Tbsp Greek yoghurt
· 1 x Lime, zested & juiced
· ½ Tsp cumin
· 1 x Garlic clove, crushed
· 2 Tbsp White wine vinegar
Method:
1. Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan with your low calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat, adding your Peri Peri chicken strips. If you can't find any ready-made, use the Nando's marinade.
2. Fry for 8-12 minutes. As your chicken cooks, turn it occasionally so it browns evenly. If your chicken strips brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Cook until the juices run clear (170oC on an instant-read thermometer)
4. In a bowl combine your mixed salad leaves, avocado, cherry tomatoes and quinoa.
5. Create your salad dressing by mixing together the lime, yogurt, garlic, vinegar and cumin, whilst whisking in your olive oil.
6. Place your chicken onto your salad and drizzle with your dressing. Enjoy!
