Ginger Chicken Slaw

Ginger Chicken Slaw

Nutritional Highlights

Cabbage is a great way to add bulk to a salad or other dish without adding a lot of calories.

Carrots contain vitamin A, an antioxidant that supports great vision.

Servings: 4

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.

• Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

• Reserve 1 Tbsp of the ginger-garlic mixture for coating the chicken and transfer remainder to a separate bowl. Brush chicken with reserved ginger-garlic mixture, season with salt, and set on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes, until done and a thermometer reads 165F

• While chicken is cooking, whisk together the remaining ginger-garlic mixture, remaining olive oil, lime juice, zest and honey. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

• When chicken is fully cooked, let cool slightly, then shred with 2 forks into bite-size pieces.

• Toss chicken, cabbage, and carrots with ginger lime dressing. Garnish with almonds and cilantro to serve.

• Optional add-ins: diced cucumbers, thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 Tbsp minced garlic

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• 1 tsp grated lime zest

• 1 tsp honey

• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast tenders

• 4 cups shredded Savoy cabbage

• 2 cups julienned carrots

• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

• Cilantro leaves, for garnish