Ginger marmalade chicken salad

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Chicken breast halves skinned and boned
cupOrange marmalade
2tablespoonsGinger peeled and minced
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1tablespoonOlive oil pref extra-virgin
½cupPrepared roasted red peppers from jar cut into strips 1 tbs liquid reserved
5teaspoonsRed wine vinegar
8cupsMixed salad greens
4Thin red onion slices separated into rings

Directions

Place chicken on plate. Season with salt and pepper, Mix marmalade, ginger, garlic and mustard in bowl. Spoon cup marmalade mixture over chicken and turn to coat, Chill chicken and remaining marmalade mixture separately overnight.

Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on broiler pan. Broil until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool slightly. Spread remaining marmalade mixture over chicken. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.

Whisk oil, reserved liquid from peppers and vinegar in large bowl.

Season with salt and pepper. Add salad greens, pepper strips and chicken; toss to coat. Top salad with red onion rings.

Bon Apptit September 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 08-24-95