TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 headbutter (Boston) lettuce
  • ¼ cup cashews, roasted unsalted
  • ½ lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • 1jalapeño pepper
  • 1lime
  • 1mango
  • 1red bell pepper
  • coconut aminos
  •  honey
  • natural almond butter
  • toasted sesame oil
  • virgin coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
  2. Trim and discard the lettuce core; chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Cut the bell pepper into quarters lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and white membranes. Medium dice the pepper and add to the bowl.
  4. Peel the mango and slice the flesh away from the pit, starting with the flat sides. Medium dice the mango and add to the bowl.
  5. Shave the cilantro leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Add to the bowl.
  6. Measure out and chop the cashews; add to the bowl.
  7. Cut the jalapeño into quarters lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and white membranes. Mince the pepper and transfer to a medium bowl.
  8. Juice the lime and add the juice to the bowl with the jalapeño.
  9. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  10. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, then season with salt and pepper.
  11. Add coconut oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.
  12. Add the chicken to the skillet; cook until it is cooked through and golden brown; 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  13. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by adding almond butter, coconut aminos, water, honey, and sesame oil to the bowl with the jalapeño and lime juice; whisk together until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
  14. Add the chicken to the salad and toss to combine.
  15. To serve, place the salad in a bowl and drizzle with the jalapeño-almond dressing. Enjoy!

RECIPE AND IMAGE CREDIT: MealLime