Meal Kit
Green Goddess Chicken Salad
with apple and candied walnuts
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk, Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Scott Gorsky
Picture a woodland nymph by a cold river, or a sylph floating poetically though the air, or Venus on the half-shell, waiting for her gossamer clothes. None of those mythic figures were harmed in the making of this green goddess chicken salad, but they all would be as a satiated as you will be eating this crunchy, tasty salad of apple, spinach, and walnuts. In fact, the goat cheese on top is almost like a halo… nah, we've pushed this too far already.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 1 Celery Stalk
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1 oz. Mayonnaise
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1 oz. Walnut Halves
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1 oz. Goat Cheese
- 2 tsp. Sugar
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Nutrition (per serving) yP5AJyP8
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates20g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat39g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1160mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Dressing
Quarter apple and remove core. Cut into 1/4" slices.
Trim ends off celery and cut into 1/4” slices at an angle.In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan and cook until chicken is lightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-5 minutes per side.Transfer to plate. Rest 5 minutes, then cut into 1/4" slices.While chicken rests, candy walnuts. -
3 Candy the Walnuts
Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add sugar and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan and stir to dissolve.
Add walnuts and stir constantly until water has evaporated and walnuts are shiny and sticky, 2-3 minutes.Transfer to a plate or cutting board and cool 5 minutes.When walnuts are cool enough to handle, break into small pieces. -
4 Toss the Salad
In bowl with dressing, toss chicken slices, spinach, apple, and celery. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt.
Alternatively, serve dressing on side to control amount. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with walnuts and goat cheese (breaking up with your hands if needed). Bon appétit!
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