SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH RICE, CORN, AND CHILIES

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Rice     Corn     Hot Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup olive oil
4 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
4 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 poblano chilies,** quartered lengthwise, seeded
2 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded
3 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup cilantro in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken, corn, chilies and bell peppers on rimmed baking sheet. Brush 1/2 cup dressing over both sides of chicken and vegetables. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Bring 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Mix in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Keep pan covered and let rice stand 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over hot rice and toss; let cool.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken and vegetables until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 6 minutes per side. Cut chicken, peppers and chilies into strips. Cut corn off cobs. Toss chicken and vegetables in medium bowl with enough dressing to coat; add to rice and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
  • **Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Marie Pacheco
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing!


iftakhar Ali
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Shahid Nadeem
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Scott Norcross
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I love this chicken salad! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Conner Lawson
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken salad. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Habib Abdo
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success! Everyone loved it.


Rima Aktar824
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Muskan ramiz
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Yum! This salad is so flavorful and refreshing!


Honour Charles
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This was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


isaac ocakacon
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of flavors is perfect and I love the crunch from the corn and chilies.


Arju Ara
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This chicken salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The flavors were incredible and the rice, corn, and chilies added a delightful texture.