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Grilled Chicken on Greens with Citrus Dressing Recipe

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If you love the flavors of the Southwest - cumin, chili powder, a little cayenne heat - this versatile recipe for grilled chicken with fresh red and green peppers gives you something more. Discover a spicy dressing that keeps well in the refrigerator, for those days when you're running late and just want a salad, or an unexpected picnic pops up. —Therese Anderson, Pine City, Minnesota

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Grilled Chicken on Greens with Citrus Dressing Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and cheese; divide among eight plates. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place over salad. Serve with dressing. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 380 calories, 31 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Chicken on Greens with Citrus Dressing in Taste of Home April/May 2012, p48

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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by TessaMB

I liked it. my husband did not. but he is not really a "salad" type of guy. the dressing was delicious and would be great as a dressing on a burger or on grilled chicken. I liked the different textures and freshness of this salad.