Caribbean Chicken And Bean Salad Recipes

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• In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately up to 4 hours; drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.

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• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

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• In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

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• Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
• In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

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• Mix 2 Tbsp. dressing, allspice, cumin and pepper until blended. Brush mixture evenly on chicken.
• Heat nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Cut into thirds.
• Arrange chicken, beans and avocado on individual salad plates or platter. Top with cheese; drizzle with remaining dressing.

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• Cook rice as directed.
• Drain into a sieve and rinse with cold water to separate grains, set aside.
• Prepare grill or broiler.
• Spray chicken with cooking spray and broil, basting with 3 tablespoons of the Pickapeppa sauce, until chicken is done (about 4 minutes per side).
• Transfer to a plate and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice thorugh jalapeno pepper, plus one tablespoon of the Pickapappa sauce.
• Season with salt ans freshly ground black pepper.
• Add beans, scallions, roasted red peppers, 4 tablespoons of the cilantro, and rice.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Cut chicken in half lengthwise and then cut into thin slices.
• Add to rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro before serving.
• This can be served warm or cold.
• It can also be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.

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• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, cumin and garlic in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine rice, beans, peppers and onions in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Line large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, if desired. Spoon salad into bowl and serve.

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• Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
• For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
• Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
• Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

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• Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
• Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
• Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
• Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
• Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
• Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!