GRILLED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RICE SALAD

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Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Rice Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup long-grain rice
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/2 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon capers
1 clove garlic
7 oil-cured black olives
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
2 ripe medium tomatoes
Few shakes salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine rice and 1 cup of water in a heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer, cooking for a total of 17 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Wash and dry chicken. Grill on both sides until cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile wash asparagus and trim off the tough ends. Steam the asparagus for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of stalks.
  • Rinse the capers and chop coarsely. Mince the garlic. Pit the olives and chop coarsely. Combine the capers, garlic, olives, vinegar, oil and mustard, and whisk together.
  • When asparagus is cooked, drain and cut into one-inch pieces; add to dressing.
  • When chicken is cooked, cut into narrow julienne strips and cut each strip in half. Add to dressing.
  • Wash, dry and chop basil, and stir in. Wash, trim and cut tomatoes into bite-size pieces, and stir in. Add the rice when it is cooked. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 470, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1008 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Eyad Jamus
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper to the chicken and the rice salad, and it was much better. I would also recommend using a different type of dressing for the rice salad. The dressing that came with the rec


Nacir Senior
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very flavorful and the rice salad was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different vegetable instead of asparagus.


Akinyemi Kayodr
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the rice salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Thembisa Nkewana
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. The rice salad was also a big hit. I would definitely make this dish again.


Indrakala Belbase
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the asparagus was tender-crisp, and the rice salad was a delicious complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


George Walker
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and tender, the asparagus was perfectly roasted, and the rice salad was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaheri Bhai
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. The chicken was a little dry, but the asparagus and rice salad were delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


ThePandaOrb
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper to the chicken and the rice salad, and it was much better. I would also recommend using a different type of dressing for the rice salad. The dressing that came with the rec


mnbvcx mnbvcx
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very flavorful and the rice salad was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different vegetable instead of asparagus.


Samjhana Basnet
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the rice salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Md Roton
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. The rice salad was also a big hit. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Leenes Pun
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This dish was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the asparagus was tender-crisp, and the rice salad was the perfect accompaniment. I loved the tangy dressing and the crunch of the almonds. I'll definitely be making this again.