Second Place Warm Chicken Rice And Black Bean Salad With Mango Mojo Dressing Recipes

SECOND PLACE: WARM CHICKEN, RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO MOJO DRESSING

Steps:

• For the chicken: In large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the almonds and saute until golden. Add rice and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken stock and cover saucepan. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Mix in cilantro, chicken, scallions, beans, avocado and diced pepper.
• For mango mojo dressing: In small heavy skillet over medium heat place the cumin seeds and toast until fragrant (about 2 minutes). In mini food processor combine the toasted cumin, garlic, chili, and salt. Grind to coarse paste. Add olive oil, mango, orange juice and lime juice.
• Return mixture to skillet and heat until warm.
• Drizzle chicken mixture with half the mango mojo dressing and toss. Spoon into serving dish and garnish with red pepper and cilantro sprigs.

BLACK BEAN AND MANGO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad;
• Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate. Serve with baked tortilla crisps if desired.
• For the Tortilla crisps;
• 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F Coat rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2. Coat the tortillas on both sides with the cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into thin strips (pizza cutter works great) and place on the baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool then store in an airtight container until ready to use.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

CHICKEN, MANGO, AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice until done, and rinse with cold water.
• Coat chicken with 1 tbs. of the oil and season with 1/4 teaspoons of the S/P.
• Cook chicken until done.
• When chicken is cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Toss the rice, chicken, onion, mango, avocado, and rest of the oil (1 tbs), remaining salt and pepper, lime juice, and cilantro.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Revision: Since posting this recipe, I have been trying to cut back on consuming empty carbohydrates. So when I make this now I use little to no rice, and fill it with more of the other ingredients. It is still very good, especially after marinating for a while.