Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Ginger Marmalade Chicken Salad

if you're like me you love finding delicious, quick and simple recipes you can prepare after a long day. I love chicken salads and when I found this ginger marmalade recipe, I had to try it. Not only did I love it but my husband and kids practically begged me to make it again! So I thought I'd share this little 25 minute meal gem with you.

Ingredients:

* 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
* 1/3 cup orange marmalade
* 1/4 cup Kilimanjaro Sunrise Ginger Syrup
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
* 8 cups mixed salad greens
* 4 thin red onion slices, separated into rings (optional)

Preparation:

Place chicken on plate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix marmalade, ginger syrup and mustard in bowl. Spoon 1/4 cup of the marmalade mixture (reserving excess in separate container) over chicken and turn to coat.

Chill chicken and remaining marmalade mixture separately overnight.

Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on broiler pan. Broil until chicken is cooked through (about 5 minutes per side).

Cool slightly. Spread remaining marmalade mixture over chicken. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.

Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add salad greens, pepper strips, and chicken; toss to coat.

Top salad with red onions if so desired.

And there you have it. A delicious ginger marmalade chicken salad to titillate your taste buds!

Jenn