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Margarita Chicken Salad

Margarita Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice from 3-4 limes
  • ¼ cup tequila
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for grilling
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 ripe mango chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine the lime juice, tequila, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves in a plastic freezer bag. Place the chicken breasts in the bag with the marinade and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the rack with olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and cover tightly with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a food processor, blend together the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
  • Place the chopped romaine, avocado, and mango in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Remove the chicken from the foil and slice into thin pieces. Top the salad with the grilled margarita chicken.
  • Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller magazine Summer 2014. Subscribe Now. 
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