Mexican Chicken & Black Bean Salad

  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 240 grams or 8.5 oz
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Black beans, cooked - 3/4 cup (129 grams)
  • Corn kernels - 3/4 cup (101 grams)
  • Red bell pepper, chopped - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
  • Cilantro, fresh leaves, chopped - 1 tbsp (2 grams)
  • Chili powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Cumin, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Lime, juice only - 1/2 medium (22 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1/2 tsp (4 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Chop the chicken breast into small pieces.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and chicken breasts. Season with sea salt and black pepper and cook for 10 minutes or until fully cooked.
  3. Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Add the cooked chicken to the bowl. Serve and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best eaten cold.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 210
  • Protein 22 grams
  • Carbs 19 grams
  • Fat 5 grams
  • Fiber 6 grams
  • Sugar 5 grams
  • Iron 11% DV
  • Calcium 2% DV
  • Sodium 11% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Adding a little bit of spices such as chili powder and cumin can really give a dish a completely different taste without adding many calories. Try it out!

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.