grilled chicken citrus salad
categories:  BBQ | Chicken | salad   

Prepared: 2005-07-02

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 oranges - peeled, segmented, and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 green onions, chopped

Preparation:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar.
• Pour 1/2 of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts.
• Seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
• Lightly oil grate, and place chicken on grill.
• Discard the marinade from the chicken.
• Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
• Remove chicken from grill, and slice into thin strips.
• Toss salad with reserved dressing, and top with sliced chicken.

makes 6 servings @ 235 calories per serving