CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (aprox. 14oz.)
5 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 large arugula or watercress bunch
Thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 or prepare bbq med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast or grill chicken just until cooked through, about 5 min. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Combine tomatoes, chopped basil, oil, lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Let stand at room temp. 20min. Add rice and chicken to bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of platter; surroud with arugula. Garnish with thinly sliced basil. Serve salad at room temperature.

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