APRICOT SALSA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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Add sizzle to dinner salad with chicken hot off the grill and a peppy fruit salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Ledua McGuire Daurewa
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Azan Sagheer
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a favorite. It's a great summer salad, and it's also perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


A7med Gaming
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love the combination of flavors, and it's a healthy and refreshing meal.


Xasnoabuukat Saalin
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Victoria Wildermoth
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This salad is a great summer salad! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of apricots, chicken, and avocado.


rauniyar pinki
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. The flavors are amazing, and it's a healthy and refreshing meal.


Zakir Ansari
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Maawia Ahmad
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a favorite. It's a great summer salad, and it's also perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


sadie sue
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love the combination of flavors, and it's a healthy and refreshing meal.


MD.Shafol Babu
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Reta Mamo
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This salad was delicious! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.