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.

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