Heart-Healthy Citrus Cumin Marinated Chicken Salad with Avocados

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Servings:

• Recipe serving size: 2 cups
• Number of servings: Adjust Reset

Ingredients:

• 2 fresh limes
• 4 fresh oranges, divided
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 chicken breasts (8 ounces each), boneless, skinless
• 1 small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 x 2-inch sticks (about 2 cups)
• 3 large carrots, julienned
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and diced

Instructions:

1. Combine juice of limes and two oranges in small bowl. Add honey, oil, cumin pepper and salt and stir until combined. Reserve 1/2 cup dressing to small bowl and set aside.
2. Place remaining dressing in shallow dish with chicken and marinate for 30 minutes turning to coat.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, place on grill. Cook, turning as needed, until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165° F. Remove from grill; slice into thin pieces.
4. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges. Combine jicama, carrots, oranges and cilantro in large serving platter.
5. Pour dressing over salad mixture, toss gently. Top with grilled chicken and avocados.

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