Springtime Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lb fresh asparagus
1 head iceberg lettuce
lemon slice (to garnish )
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
lemon slice, for garnish
1/4 cup slivered toasted almond, for topping

Directions:

Cover the boneless chicken breasts with 1/4 c lemon juice and water or broth to cover in a 9-in skillet.
Place over medium heat and bring to a boil slowly.
Reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.
Remove chicken, pat dry, & shred.
Snap off asparagus stalks at the point of tenderness.
Partially fill a large skillet with water and bring to boil.
Add asparagus; cover and heat until water comes back to a boil.
Uncover and boil slowly for 4-5 minutes until spears bend a little when lifted.
Drain and cool.
With a knife, shred half of the lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
Combine the dressing ingredients and shake until blended.
Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce.
Slice the asparagus into 2-in diagonal pieces and combine with the lettuce.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with lemon slices.
Serve, sprinkled with almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	226.9 Kcal (950 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	13%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	965.81mg	40%
Potassium	862.92mg	18%
Total Carbs	14.56g	5%
Sugars	7.04g	28%
Dietary Fiber	4.69g	19%
Protein	28.29g	57%
Vitamin C	32mg	53%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	87.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	53.14 Kcal (222 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.93g	13%
Cholesterol	15.66mg	22%
Sodium	226.17mg	40%
Potassium	202.08mg	18%
Total Carbs	3.41g	5%
Sugars	1.65g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	19%
Protein	6.62g	57%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	53%
Iron	0.6mg	15%
Calcium	20.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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