Chicken Jicama Salad Food

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel 1 jicama (1 1/4 pounds) and cut into thin matchsticks. Cut 4 radishes into matchsticks. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons agave syrup, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the jicama, radishes, 1 sliced scallion and 2 tablespoons each chopped cilantro and mint; toss. Season with salt.

JICAMA TABBOULEH AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the jicama into chunks, and then pulse in the food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In the same processor carafe, pulse the parsley and mint until finely chopped. Add to the jicama along with the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and rub all over chicken.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the chicken, turning, until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes.
• Serve, topped with the jicama tabbouleh.

CHICKEN, MANGO & JICAMA SALAD W TEQUILA-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:.
• Combine all ingredients and whisk until thoroughly combined. Chill until ready to use.
• For Tortilla strips:.
• Place strips in large bowl and spray with cooking spray, tossing to coat.
• Combine seasonings and sprinkle over strips, tossing to coat.
• Fry in oil until lightly browned or spread over cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 8 minutes. They will get crispy as they cool.
• For Chicken:.
• Combine marinade ingredients in large zip-loc bag.
• Add chicken and marinate at least 2 hrs, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat grill.
• Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt.
• Grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
• Cut meat into 1/2" slices.
• For Salad:.
• Combine jicama, mango and greens in large bowl.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.
• Divide into servings and top with chicken and tortilla strips.
• Whew! Sit down and enjoy it all with a frozen margarita that someone else fixed!

GRILLED CHICKEN AND JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat ridged grill pan.
• For vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, cumin and pinch of cayenne pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Add salt and adjust seasonings to taste.
• In shallow dish, place chicken and cover evenly with 1/3 of vinaigrette.
• In grill pan over medium-high heat, grill chicken until just done, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, toss lettuce with small amount of vinaigrette. In another bowl, combine jicama, radishes, onion, avocado and mango. Gently toss with more vinaigrette.
• Place vegetable and fruit mixture on top of lettuce. Diagonally cut chicken into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on top of salad. Top chicken with remaining vinaigrette and pepitas.

JICAMA CHICKEN SAUTE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken cubes with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the curry powder.
• In a small bowl, combine the broth, onions, crushed red pepper and remaining curry powder; set aside.
• In wok, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add the chicken; cook and stir until browned.
• Add jicama and bell pepper to wok.
• Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add broth mixture; cook and stir 3 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve over rice and garnish with peanuts.

CHICKEN JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, jicama, carrots, onion, parsley and dill weed.
• Add sour cream, mayo (start w/ just the 1/4 cup of mayo and see if you need more), pepper and salt.
• Stir to coat evenly.
• Chill until ready to serve.