Chicken Grape And Rice Salad Food

15-MINUTE CHICKEN, RICE AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the frozen rice in a medium glass mixing bowl, and break it up using a fork. Drape a damp paper towel directly over the rice, and microwave until the rice is warmed through and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree the yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, shallots, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small food processor or a blender until smooth. Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
• Combine the chicken, grapes, parsley and spinach in a large bowl, and toss with half the dressing. Add the warmed rice and toasted walnuts, toss again and serve with the remaining dressing.

FRUITY CHICKEN & RICE SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing: Mix vinegar, honey, oil, sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• For Salad: Bring water, carrots and raisins to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in rice, return to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir. Recover and let stand another 5 minutes.
• Place rice mixture into a pretty salad bowl and then add the chicken, grapes, almonds and parsley.
• Top with honey dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CURRIED GRAPE AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Rice: In a sauce pan, saute the onions with the curry powder. Add the rice and liquids; bring to a boil, reduce and cook for 45 minutes or until rice has absorbed the liquid. Cool.
• Salad: In a bowl with the rice, combine the grapes, chicken, peppers and mint.
• Dressing: Combine vinegar, olive oil, curry powder, sugar, garlic, salt, ginger and pepper.
• To serve: Add half the dressing to the salad and combine. Chill for 2 - 24 hours. Just before serving, test the seasoning and add more dressing if needed. Use the rest of the dressing elsewhere.

GARLIC CHICKEN AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine mustard, soy sauce, honey and vinegar. Set sauce aside.
• In a 9 x 13 inch pan, combine garlic and oil. Place chicken in pan skin side down.
• If using thighs, bake covered at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 25 minutes. If using breasts, bake covered at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Uncover, and turn chicken pieces over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until no longer pink in center, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle grapes over chicken, and bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven, and arrange chicken and grapes on platter. Pass sauce when serving.

WILD RICE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, water chestnuts and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, salt, tarragon and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, fold in grapes and sprinkle with cashews.