Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Cucumber Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Cucumber Salad
45 min.
4
519kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than our Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Cucumber Salad! This vibrant dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this recipe is the juicy, perfectly sautéed chicken breasts, seasoned to perfection and cooked until golden brown. Paired with a refreshing cucumber salad, this meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. The crisp cucumbers, enhanced by the warmth of toasted cumin seeds and the brightness of fresh lemon juice, create a salad that’s both light and invigorating. The addition of roasted cashews adds a delightful crunch, making every bite a delightful experience.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Each serving is around 519 calories, making it a wholesome choice that won’t weigh you down. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, ensuring that you can impress your loved ones with minimal effort.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also nourishing. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds cucumbers -peeled seeded sliced quartered
  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley coarsely chopped
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 4.5 ounces roasted cashews halved lengthwise coarsely chopped
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  •  scallions thinly sliced
  • 24 ounces chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, cook the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, then coarsely chop. In a large bowl, combine the cumin seeds with the cucumbers, cashews, scallions, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the parsley; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderately low and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Turn and cook the chicken until browned on the other side and just cooked through, about 6 minutes longer. Thickly slice each chicken breast crosswise, mound the cucumber salad on top and serve.
  4. Notes: Variations: Use the cucumber salad as an accompaniment for salmon or bluefish, or mix it with plain yogurt for a version of Indian raita.

Nutrition Facts

Calories519kcal
Protein32.13%
Fat56.76%
Carbs11.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.237826072651%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
8.09mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:519.02kcal
25.95%
Fat:33.09g
50.91%
Saturated Fat:5.78g
36.14%
Carbohydrates:14.56g
4.85%
Net Carbohydrates:12.27g
4.46%
Sugar:3.8g
4.22%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:403.24mg
17.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.15g
84.29%
Vitamin K:103.69µg
98.75%
Vitamin B3:18.35mg
91.73%
Selenium:58.37µg
83.39%
Vitamin B6:1.44mg
71.92%
Phosphorus:550.34mg
55.03%
Copper:0.87mg
43.5%
Magnesium:149.22mg
37.3%
Vitamin B5:3.17mg
31.75%
Potassium:1051.36mg
30.04%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.27%
Zinc:3.1mg
20.69%
Iron:3.59mg
19.93%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.9%
Vitamin C:13.7mg
16.6%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.46%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.12%
Folate:58.74µg
14.69%
Vitamin A:535.31IU
10.71%
Fiber:2.29g
9.16%
Calcium:57.26mg
5.73%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes