Name: Coconut-Lime Chicken & Snow Peas
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup “lite” coconut milk, (see Tips for Two); 0.25 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces chicken tenders; 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup sliced snow peas; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced red onion

Coconut-Lime Chicken & Snow Peas

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Double the flavor, halve the work--simply by using the same tangy combination of coconut milk, lime juice and brown sugar for both poaching the chicken and dressing the salad. Crisp romaine lettuce, cabbage and snow peas add freshness and an irresistible crunch.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Low Sodium Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 cup “lite” coconut milk, (see Tips for Two)
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces chicken tenders
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup sliced snow peas
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced red onion

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Whisk coconut milk, lime juice, sugar and salt in an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish. Transfer 1/4 cup of the dressing to a large bowl; set aside. Place chicken in the baking dish; bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, add lettuce, cabbage, snow peas, cilantro and onion to the large bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Divide between 2 plates.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and thinly slice. Arrange the chicken slices on top of the salads. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the coconut cooking liquid over each of the salads.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The dressing (Step 2) will keep for up to 2 days.

Tips for Two: Refrigerate leftover coconut milk for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Use to make extra Coconut-Lime Dressing; drizzle on sliced fresh fruit; use as some of the liquid for cooking rice; make a Pineapple-Coconut Frappe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185	Calories
3g	Fat
13g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Vitamin A 8724IU	174%
Vitamin C 42mg	47%
Folate 148mcg	37%
Sodium 208mg	9%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 407mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.