Lime And Mint Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 200 g green beans, sliced into thin strips
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 mint leaves, minced
  • 1 piece roast chicken
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely snipped chives
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium sized saucepan of water to the boil.
  2. Drop the beans into the boiling water with a pinch of salt.
  3. Boil for 2-3 minutes until the beans are just tender.
  4. Discard the chicken skin and any fat and tear bite-size pieces off the bone.
  5. Season the shredded chicken, with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the lime juice into a bowl and whisk with olive oil until thick.
  7. Stir the beans into the dressing and then add the tomatoes, chicken, mint and chives.
  8. Toss and leave to sit for a few minutes, until the flavours meld together.
  9. Toss again and eat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 28.3g 36% DV
Carbs 28.6g 10% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 8.3g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10007.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 933.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1019.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 174.8mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 263.3mg 20% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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