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Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Linda Gassenheimer
Source
The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook
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Photography by Eric Hinders, Styling by Matt Zack, Food Styling by Skyler Myers
How to Make Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad
Smoked paprika and cumin give the chicken a delicious smoky flavor. This all-in-one meal is perfect for budget-friendly meal prepping: pack each serving in a tightly sealed container for a grab-and-go lunch throughout the week!
Double Up: Double the chicken when making Smoky Pan-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans and use the leftovers in this recipe.
Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
3 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, cumin, and honey together to form a smooth, thick paste. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Mist the skillet with olive oil spray. Add the chicken, smooth side down. Brown for 2 minutes. Flip and brown for 2 more minutes.
- Spoon the honey mixture over the chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° F.
- While the chicken finishes cooking, place the green beans in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- When the chicken is done cooking, chop into 1-inch pieces. Mix the chicken with the cooked green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and dressing. Toss well. Add the pepper and toss again.
- Divide the chicken-and-bean salad mixture into 4 servings (3 cups each) and spoon onto individual romaine leaves to create lettuce “boats.” Or place 1 cup of chopped romaine on each plate, topping each with 3 cups of the chicken mixture.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
3 cups
- Amount per serving Calories 390
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Total Fat
13g
- Saturated Fat 3.1g
- Cholesterol 155mg
- Sodium 340mg
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Total Carbohydrate
35g
- Dietary Fiber 9g
- Total Sugars 13g
- Protein 36g
- Potassium 820mg
- Phosphorous 400mg
Ingredients
smoked paprika
2 tsp
cumin
2 tsp
honey
2 tbsp
olive oil spray
1
boneless, skinless chicken thighs (visible fat removed)
1 1/2 lbs
fresh or frozen green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 lb
low sodium canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
3/4 cup
low-sodium canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup
black pepper
1/4 tsp
reduced-fat oil-and-vinegar dressing
1/4 cup
romaine lettuce or other salad green
4 cup
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