BTAB Chicken and Guacamole Salad

Chicken and Guacamole Salad
(Smoked paprika gives a chicken rich, grill-like flavor-with no cooking. Serve with lime wedges.)

Prep Time:15 minutes
Cooktime: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ripe peeled avocado
• 1 cup plus 2tbs finely chopped tomato, divided
• 3 tbsp minced fresh onion, divided
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 sm clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 cups shredded, skinless, rotisserie chicken breast
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 8 large lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. Place avocado in a small bowl, mash with a fork. Stir in 2 tbsp, tomato, 1tbsp onion, 1tbsp juice, 1/4 tsp salt and garlic.

2. Combine the remaining 1 cup tomato, 2 tbsp onion, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, cilantro and jalapeno toss well.

3. Combine chicken, remaining 1 tbsp juice and paprika, toss well to combine. Spread about 1 tbsp guacamole over each lettuce leaf; top each with 1/4 cup chicken mixture to 2 tbsp salsa.

Back To School - The BISTRO Way

It's that time again - Back To School. As hard as we try to provide healthy meals and snacks for our kids they're only healthy is the kids eat them. Here's a great alternative that is packed with flavors kids love, and the critical protein, whole grains, and vitamins they need daily to be at their best.

The BISTRO Chicken Panini (makes 2 sandwiches)

Featuring: Better Than A Bistro Antibiotic Free Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients:

• 2 grilled Better Than A Bistro Antibiotic Free Chicken Cutlets (you may shred chicken if desired)
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon pesto
• 2 slices of your favorite cheese

Preparation:

1. Heat a George Foreman grill or panini maker
2. Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread
3. Flip 2 pieces of bread over. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of pesto on the un-buttered side of each slice of bread. Top with bacon, chicken, then cheese.
4. Top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, buttered sides facing out. Grill the panini sandwiches until golden. 

Cut sandwiches in half and wrap tightly in foil as soon as they're ready. By lunch time they will still be warm.

NOTE: Make sure to look at our post about School Lunch Advice For Kids Of All Ages for helpful tips to make lunch time stress free, health, and worth looking forward to.