GINGER MARMALADE GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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Credit for the original recipe goes to Jorge Navarro, the chef-owner of Café Navarro, a cozy, Caribbean-style spot in Eugene, Oregon. This particular rendition includes my improvisations based on taste and ingredient availability.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/8 cup orange marmalade
1/8 cup apricot jam
2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips, 1 tablespoon liquid reserved
5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
8 cups mixed salad greens
4 slices red onions, thin slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • Place chicken on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Mix marmalade, jam, ginger, garlic and mustard in bowl. Spoon 1/4 cup marmalade mixture over chicken and turn to coat. Chill chicken and remaining marmalade mixture separately overnight.
  • Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on broiler pan. Broil until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool slightly. Spread remaining marmalade mixture over chicken. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.
  • Whisk oil, reserved liquid from peppers and vinegar in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add salad greens, pepper strips and chicken; toss to coat. Top salad with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 352.3, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.4, Protein 27.9

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