GRILLED CHICKEN ON GREENS WITH CITRUS DRESSING

Grilled Chicken on Greens with Citrus Dressing image

If you love the flavors of the Southwest - cumin, chili powder, a little cayenne heat - this versatile recipe for grilled chicken with fresh red and green peppers gives you something more. Discover a spicy dressing that keeps well in the refrigerator, for those days when you're running late and just want a salad, or an unexpected picnic pops up. -Therese Anderson, Pine City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and cheese; divide among eight plates. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place over salad. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.