Lime Chicken On Fruited Spring Greens Recipes

LIME CHICKEN ON FRUITED SPRING GREENS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme and 1/2 teaspoon oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the garlic and remaining lime juice, thyme, oil, salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss salad greens and nectarine. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat., Divide salad mixture between two serving plates. Slice chicken; arrange over salad. Sprinkle with raspberries, blackberries, pine nuts and, if desired, cheese.

MIXED FRUIT AND SPRING GREENS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drain Mandarin oranges and reserve juice. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and fruit. Set aside.
• To make the dressing, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine vinegar, 1/3 cup reserved Mandarin juice, salt, and sugar. Gently heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until melted. Set aside to cool. Do not refrigerate, as white chocolate will set.
• Before serving, slowly whisk in olive oil. Spoon desired amount over salad and toss. Serve remaining dressing on side.

MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a large bowl.
• In a jar with a lid, shake together remaining ingredients. Pour desired amount of vinaigrette over greens just before serving. There will be leftover dressing.

HONEY-LIME BERRIES AND GREENS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, gently toss salad ingredients.
• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Serve dressing with salad.

FRUITED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion and chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, orange zest and garlic; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with apricots and cranberries., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

SPICE & LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients and season to taste. Slash the chicken breasts 5-6 times, without cutting all the way through. Add the chicken breasts and vegetables to the yogurt mix and stir to coat everything completely. Cover and leave the flavours to mingle for 10 mins.
• Place a griddle over a high heat and cook the chicken and vegetables for 4 mins each side until the chicken is cooked through and the grill lines are golden. Leave to rest for 2 mins before serving with steamed rice and raita.

GARLIC LIME ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, parsley, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Let chicken come to room temperature, about 25 minutes. Arrange on the baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Flip chicken and baste with juices; continue cooking until browned on the second side, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Cover chicken with aluminum foil. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.