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Brazillian Chicken Breast Salad Source: The New Chicken Breast Cookbook by Diane Rozas
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved salt and pepper, to taste 2 green bell peppers\raw, seeded and very thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper\raw, seeded and very thinly sliced 1/2 cup hearts of palm, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 banana, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup orange juice 2 Tbs. lime juice 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp. red chili pepper flakes 1/8 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/8 tsp. sugar
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken breasts in a baking pan and sprinkle with a scant amount of salt and pepper.
Bake 8-10 minutes, or just until done. Let cool and cut julienne. Combine the chicken, peppers, hearts of palm, and banana in a mixing bowl, tossing gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For the dressing, combine remaining ingredients in a blender. Drizzle half the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat well.
Chill well before serving. Pass the remaining dressing on the side.
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