BBQ SPICED CHICKEN, SALSA SALAD AND PUMPKIN-CHIPOTLE POLENTA

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BBQ Spiced Chicken, Salsa Salad and Pumpkin-Chipotle Polenta image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon grill seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 fresh pineapple, cut into spears and grilled
2 limes
A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1 chipotle in adobo, finely chopped and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
3/4 cup quick cooking polenta
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Mix spices and sugar in a large plastic food storage bag. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and add to bag. Coat the chicken evenly in the spices and sugar. Let the chicken hang out a few minutes.
  • Chop and combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and grilled pineapple spears.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
  • Dress the salad with lime and a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season the salad with cilantro, salt and pepper.
  • Heat the stock and milk or half-and-half in a sauce pot with chipotle and adobo sauce. Whisk in the polenta and thicken 2-3 minutes, stir in pumpkin to warm through. Stir in butter and honey and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve polenta with chicken and salsa salad.

Jhon Ramirez
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This dish looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Md Redoi
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Khutso Shokane
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Austin Fortenberry
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This is the best chicken salsa salad I've ever had! The flavors are incredible.


ochieng Chrisphin
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but I really enjoyed the pumpkin chipotle version in this dish. It was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and salsa.


Umesh Mehera
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This dish is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Mohammad Rakib
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salsa and polenta were amazing!


ansniazi 426
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This was my first time making chicken salsa salad and pumpkin chipotle polenta. It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


David Hackett
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and the polenta. The salsa was also a great addition, adding a nice freshness to the dish.


Moon Wattoo
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This dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was spot-on, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the pumpkin chipotle polenta - it was creamy and flavorful, and the perfect complement to the smoky chicken and ta