GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD

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A dynamite grilled chicken and tropical fruit salad that is nice on a warm summer evening. 8 hour chill time.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 peeled cored fresh pineapple
1 large jicama
2 cups fresh strawberries, halves
1 cup fresh raspberry
lettuce leaf
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the chicken and salad: In a small bowl, add the marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice, and fresh ginger; stir to combine; remove 1/4 cup marmalade mixture and refrigerate.
  • Put chicken breast halves in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; add in the remaining marmalade mixture; seal bag; shake around to coat; chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Cut pineapple into spears.
  • Peel jicama and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Put the pineapple and jicama in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; add in the reserved marmalade mixture; seal and shake around to coat; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl; whisk to combine; set aside.
  • Take chicken out of marinade bag and discard marinade.
  • Drain pineapple mixture.
  • On a well greased grill rack, grill chicken over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Grill pineapple and jicama 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Cut chicken, pineapple, and jicama into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add chicken, pineapple, jicama, strawberry halves, and raspberries to a large bowl; add orange-raspberry vinaigrette and toss gently.
  • Serve salad over lettuce leaves.

Prince Shoaib
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I'm allergic to chicken, so I'll have to find a substitute.


Shuvo ShuvoAhmed
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but I'm willing to try this recipe.


Mayte Guillen
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This looks like a healthy and delicious meal.


x_xThisDachi
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Md Jahid Molla
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.


Clen Pen
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The fruit salad was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of fruits.


Saman Imani
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This was my first time grilling chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Alomgir Hossan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the grilled chicken and the fruit salad. I will definitely be making this again.


janelle blackman
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This was a delicious and refreshing summer meal! The grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the fruit salad was a perfect complement. I especially loved the combination of sweet and tangy flavors.


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