Grilled Chicken Salad with Orange Salsa

Today I am sharing a recipe of my friend Chef Vicky Bhardwaj, SALAD SALSA. Hope you will enjoy it.

Ingredients -

For Salsa –

2/3 cup -  orange juice
1/2 cup -  chopped dried apricots
2 tbsp - apricot preserves
1 tbsp - olive or vegetable oil
3/4 cup - chopped red bell pepper
2 tbsp - chopped fresh cilantro( coriander leaves)
2 tbsp - sliced green onions
1 tsp - grated orange peel

For Salad –

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 800gms -1kg)
1 tbsp - olive or vegetable oil
1/2 tsp - garlic salt
6 cups bite size pieces mixed salad greens.

Method :

• Set aside 2 tbsp of the orange juice.

• In 1 quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed.

• Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

• In small bowl mix add  2 tbsp orange juice and olive oil.

• Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients .

• Heat gas or charcoal grill . brush chicken with oil ;

• Sprinkle with garlic and salt . place chicken on grill . cover grill ;

• Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes , turning once , until juice of chicken is clear.

• Cut chicken into 1/2- inch slices.

• Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

 

Courtesy : chef Vicky bhardwaj