
How To Make Grilled Chicken Salad Cosmopolitan
Inspired by the Cosmopolitan cocktail, this grilled chicken salad uses cranberry-citrus flavors to create a delightfully bright and clean dish.
Serves:
Ingredients
- ¼cupjellied cranberry sauce
- ¼cuporange marmalade
- ¼cupfresh lime juice
- ¼cupfresh orange juice
- ¼cupvegetable oil
- 2tbsplemon flavored vodka
- 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ¾tspsalt
- ¾tsplemon pepper
- 10ozEuropean blend salad greens(1 bag)
- ½cupdried cranberries
- 2cupsdiced orange segments
- 2tbsporange zest strips
Instructions
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce and orange marmalade. Warm and stir until melted and well blended.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil.
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Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture and set aside in the refrigerator for later.
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Allow the mixture to cool then stir in the lemon vodka and transfer to a large resealable bag.
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Season the chicken pieces with salt and lemon pepper and place them into the bag with the marinade.
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Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
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Preheat a grill for medium heat.
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Remove the chicken from the plastic bag, discarding the marinade.
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Place the chicken pieces on the preheated grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until firm and no longer pink in the center. If you have a meat thermometer, it should measure 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part.
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Move chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
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While the chicken is resting, combine the salad greens, cranberries, and orange segments.
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Pour the reserved citrus marinade over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
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Divide the salad between four serving plates.
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Slice each piece of chicken crosswise into 1/2 inch strips. Arrange over the tops of the salads and sprinkle with orange zest strips.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 656.19kcal
- Fat:Â 21.64g
- Saturated Fat:Â 2.50g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.13g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 12.02g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 3.76g
- Carbohydrates:Â 49.07g
- Fiber:Â 4.81g
- Sugar:Â 38.94g
- Protein:Â 63.39g
- Cholesterol:Â 198.56mg
- Sodium:Â 595.67mg
- Calcium:Â 96.25mg
- Potassium:Â 1289.28mg
- Iron:Â 1.98mg
- Vitamin A: 294.75µg
- Vitamin C:Â 72.10mg
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