Eat Well Recipe: Chicken & Jicama Slaw - Lunch
Chicken & Jicama Slaw This crisp and refreshing slaw combines lean protein with fibre-rich jicama for a satisfying meal that won't cause energy crashes. Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached) 2 cups jicama, peeled and julienned (matchstick-sized) 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped cilantro For the Dressing: 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Instructions & Method Prep Veg: Peel the thick brown skin from the jicama and slice into matchsticks. Shred the cabbage and carrots. Combine: In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, jicama, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Whisk Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Dress & Serve: Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss well to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. Tips for Success To support stable blood sugar , the combination of le...