Monday, September 17, 2012

Broiled Chicken Salad With Mango

Prep Time : 50 minutes --- Marinating time : 5 houurs --- Cook time : 30 minutes Makes 4 servings

2 -------whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 -1/2 pounds)

2 -------tablespoons lime juice

2 -------tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 ----cup flaked coconut

2 ------cups shredded romaine lettuce

1 ------medium-size mango , peeled , pitted amd cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/4 ---cup light seedless raisins

1/3 ----cup coarsely chopped toasted cashews

1 --------cup julienned carrots

2 --------tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro)

1) Place chicken , 1 tablespoon each of the lime juice and oil and garlic in a glass bowl and marinate , covered in the refrigerator for 5 hours .

2) Preheat oven to 350*F . spread cocomut in an un-greased shallow baking pan and toast , stirring often , until golden brown --- about 10 minutes ; reserve.

3) Preheat the broiler and broil chicken 4 to 5 minutes from the heat until dark brown --- about 10 minutes on each side .

4) Meanwhile , in a large bowl , toss together remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and oil , toasted coconut , mango , raisins , cashews , carrots and coriander .

5) Slice broiled chicken into strips about 1/4-inch thick .

6) Divide salad equally among 4 individual serving plates , top with chicken slices and serve immediately .

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