ROASTED RED PEPPER AND JICAMA SALSA WITH ZESTY CHUNK GUACAMOLE

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This appetizer is outstanding and great for parties! The mixes of flavors complement themselves and will excite even the most lukewarm palates. Everything can be made ahead of time and assembled in minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Anthony Whittington

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Avocado Salsa Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 large red bell pepper
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, minced
2 cups matchstick-cut jicama
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained and juices reserved.
8 ounces sour cream
¼ cup thinly sliced jicama
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Place red bell pepper on a baking sheet.
  • Roast pepper in the preheated oven until skin is blackened, about 5 minutes per side. Allow pepper to cool.
  • Peel and discard blackened skin; finely chop pepper and set aside.
  • Season chicken tenders with 1 tablespoon cilantro, paprika, black pepper, and monosodium glutamate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange chicken tenders in the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and is browned on both sides, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside to cool; reserve skillet.
  • While the chicken is cooking, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in another skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until very tender and dark brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir roasted bell pepper, 2 cups jicama, 1 tablespoon salt, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper into caramelized onion. Cook and stir until jicama begins to soften, about 5 minutes more; remove from heat.
  • Pour reserved tomato juices into the skillet used to cook chicken.
  • Heat tomato juice over medium-high heat until reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes, scrape up any brown bits in the skillet.
  • Stir sour cream into reduced tomato juice until evenly mixed; remove from heat.
  • Season jicama slices with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a clean skillet. Pan-fry jicama slices in the hot oil until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chiles, avocados, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt in a bowl until mixture is a slightly creamy guacamole.
  • Spread tomato-sour cream mixture on a large platter.
  • Pile guacamole atop sour cream.
  • Spread red pepper salsa over guacamole.
  • Chop chicken breast tenders into chunks; scatter chicken chunks and jicama slices over salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 730.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

Md Dolal
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I'm definitely going to make this salsa for my next party.


Cornelius White
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I can't wait to try this salsa! It looks so delicious.


Lacie Matthias
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Abaho Brian
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I love that this salsa is made with fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than store-bought salsa.


Abraham Zewde
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I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for salsa.


Barakallah Barakallahkhan
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This salsa is perfect for summer cookouts and parties. It's refreshing and flavorful.


ronald bangani
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I love the addition of the zesty guacamole. It really takes this salsa to the next level.


Alana Black
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salsa was just the right amount of heat. It was flavorful without being overwhelming.


Adeyemi Dare
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I made this salsa for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Javed Solanky
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This salsa is so easy to make. I had it ready in less than 30 minutes.


dorothy Mdluli
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I love that this salsa is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Vivian Chioma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salsa turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramiyah Ponder
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This is the best salsa I've ever had! The roasted red peppers and jicama are a perfect combination.


Jahanzaib Kurdi
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I've never had jicama before, but I really enjoyed it in this salsa. It added a nice crunchy texture.


Sumit Roy
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I made this salsa for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the zesty guacamole was the perfect complement.


Md Aliullah
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers and jicama. It's also a great party appetizer or side dish.