Name: Chicken, Green Bean & Avocado Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings, 2 cups (500 mL) each
Ingredients: 1/2 cup <i>Kraft Calorie-Wise</i> Zesty Italian Dressing; juice from 1 lime; 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3/4 lb. (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 cup water; 1 small avocado; 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 cup <i>Cracker Barrel</i> Crumbled Feta Cheese with Oregano, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Black Pepper

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Mix dressing and lime juice. Pour 1/4 cup over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of thighs. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
Meanwhile, place beans in large microwaveable bowl. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; cool completely.
Heat barbecue to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 12 to 15 min. or until done (170ºF), turning after 8 min. Remove from barbecue; cut into strips.
Cut avocado in half. Blend half with remaining dressing mixture in blender until smooth. Chop remaining avocado. Place chicken, beans and remaining vegetables in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese and chopped avocados.

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How to Cook Chicken in a Grill Pan

Heat grill pan sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat on stove top. Add chicken, in batches if necessary; cook 12 to 15 min. or until done (170ºF), turning after 8 min.

How to Prevent Beans from Overcooking

Cook beans as directed. Drain, then immediately place beans in bowl of ice water. Let stand 3 to 5 min. or until cooled. Drain, then use as directed.

Servings

4 servings, 2 cups (500 mL) each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 4 servings, 2 cups (500 mL) each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	370

% Daily Value
Total fat	21g
Saturated fat	8g
Cholesterol	110mg
Sodium	650mg
Carbohydrate	17g
Dietary fibre	7g
Sugars	5g
Protein	31g

Vitamin A	15 %DV
Vitamin C	130 %DV
Calcium	20 %DV
Iron	20 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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