SPICY CHICKEN AND STIR-FRIED GRAIN SALAD

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I love the way this salad brings together my favorite combination of flavors -- sweet, sour and spicy -- in a warm, colorful dish celebrating fall produce. I stir-fry the grains to add both a nutty, caramelly flavor and a slightly crispy texture.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
4 large cloves garlic (1 clove sliced and 3 cloves finely grated)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Kosher salt
3 large heads Belgian endive or radicchio, leaves separated
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 large sweet-tart apple, cored and sliced into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2 cups cooked grains such as quinoa, farro or brown rice
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled cheese such as blue, feta or queso fresco

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, 1 sliced garlic clove, 1 sprig of the rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside, covered, until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, toss the endive with the celery, apple, grapes and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the remaining rosemary sprig and finely chop; add to the skillet along with the 3 finely grated garlic cloves, ginger and serrano. Cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add the grains. Cook, tossing frequently, until the grains begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Discard the rosemary from the saucepan and transfer the broth to the skillet with the grains. Continue cooking until the broth has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken 1/2 inch thick. Add the grains and chicken to the endive mixture and toss to combine; season with salt. Divide the salad among plates and top with the pecans, scallions and cheese.

Fb Farhan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


Brittany Moore
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was so good that I ate every bite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stir-fried grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Scott Gale
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


Sadie Rader
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was so good that I ate every bite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stir-fried grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Faghs Shhshs
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


Jhagar Pun
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was so good that I ate every bite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stir-fried grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Ansh Raj
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


khan tiger 44 khan channal
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was so good that I ate every bite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stir-fried grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Marzya Wazir
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


Bisola Yarrow
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stir-fried grain salad was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Abdul raheem Ridwan olore
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was flavorful and the stir-fried grain salad was a great way to use up leftover grains. I will definitely be making this again.


REAIN JHAN
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the stir-fried grain salad is the perfect accompaniment. I love that this dish is so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your


Shafiq Ur Rahman Yousafzai
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stir-fried grain salad was flavorful and filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jazza William
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was so good that I ate every bite. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stir-fried grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Sulochana Kadel
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stir-fried grain salad was a nice change from the usual potato salad. I would definitely make this again.


Adil Dogar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stir-fried grain salad was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dani Mir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was flavorful and the stir-fried grain salad was a great way to use up leftover grains. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveed Abbasi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the stir-fried grain salad is the perfect accompaniment. I love that this dish is so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your


Francis Taku
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stir-fried grain salad was flavorful and filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.