Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/8 tsp. salt optional
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 small red onion, cut in half
2 Tbs. cilantro or basil leaves, tightly packed
1/4 jalapeño pepper, seeded
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 large ripe avocado, cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 cup jicama or green apple, diced
1/2 head Romaine lettuce
Prepare grill or broiler. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Grill or broil about 5 inches from heat source 3-5 minutes per side, until browned. Cut into 1 inch chunks and set aside. Combine lime juice and next 3 ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer chicken with any accumulated juices to a salad bowl. Add papaya, avocado, jicama, and dressing. Toss gently and serve on a bed of lettuce.
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