Broiled chicken with mango, ginger and cilantro jb

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Boneless chicken breast halves with skin
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonMinced peeled fresh ginger
2largesGarlic cloves, minced
¾cupChopped peeled mango or fresh pineapple
1tablespoonChopped fresh cilantro
2teaspoonsWhite wine vinegar
2 Servings; Can be doubled

Directions

Preheat broiler. Lightly oil broiler pan. Using mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken lightly between sheets of waxed paper to even ½-inch thickness. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side up, on prepared pan. Broil until skin is golden brown, about 4 minutes.

Turn chicken over and broil until cooked through but still juicy, about 3 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.

Add ginger and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add mango; saut‚ until heated through and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in cilantro and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Place chicken on plates. Top with warm mango mixture and serve.

Steamed chayote squash and white rice cooked with one-fourth cup cream of coconut added to the water are fitting inside dishes. Buy individual tartlets to top off the menu.

Bon Appetit February 1996

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #305 by Julie Bertholf <jewel1@...> on Nov 24, 1997