CHILI CHICKEN SALAD

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A whole meal chicken salad, with lots of taste, from Cooking Light. A very satisfying meal. (Cook time includes 20 minutes chill time.)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed (or fresh)
1/2 cup sliced green onion
6 cups tightly packed sliced romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Position knife blade in food processor bowl, and add first 6 ingredients, or process in blender.
  • Process until a paste forms, scraping sides occasionally.
  • Place chicken in a shallow dish, spread onion mixture evenly over both sides of each piece.
  • Cover and chill 20 minutes.
  • Place chicken on rack of broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Cut chicken across grain into thin slices, set aside and chill, if desired.
  • Combine mustard and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stir with a wire whisk until blended.
  • Stir in corn and green onions.
  • Divide sliced lettuce evenly among 4 salad plates, and top with warm or chilled chicken slices.
  • Pour dressing evenly over salads.

Melissa Atwell
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


sweat Dolly
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Victoria Farnham
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This salad is a hit at every party I bring it to. People love the unique flavor combination.


Aisha Noor
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


treasure chigozie
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Blake Bonvillian
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this salad wasn't too hot for me. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Ricardo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast. I also like to add a little bit of chopped avocado for extra creaminess.


Netsanet Dorsis
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chili and cumin give it a nice kick, while the lime juice and cilantro add a refreshing brightness. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish, thanks to the lean chicken and fresh veget


Aporbo Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chili chicken salad was a huge success at my last potluck. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Kobir Sarkar
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I've made this chili chicken salad several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it's a healthy and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer, main c


London Thomas
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This chili chicken salad is a fantastic blend of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and fresh, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family


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