Grilled Chicken And Black Bean Salad Food

CAJUN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LIME BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD & GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, herbs, spices and garlic in a large sealable bag. Put the chicken breasts in the bag and mix thoroughly to cover. Bash the chicken with a rolling pin to flatten it a little, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 mins.
• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the bean salad. Stir well and set aside.
• For the guacamole, scoop the flesh from the avocado and put it in a medium bowl, chopping it roughly with the side of the spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. If you prefer your guacamole to be smoother, mash the avocado well with the olive oil and lime juice until it's at your preferred consistency before stirring in the other ingredients.
• Heat the grill. Line a grill pan with foil, place the chicken breasts on it and grill for 5 mins, checking occasionally. Once golden brown, turn and grill for a further 5-7 mins. Check the middle of the breasts after 5 mins and, if cooked through, remove from the heat.
• Set aside 2 chicken breasts and 2 tbsp guacamole for Open rye sandwich (see 'goes well with', right). Place 1 warm chicken breast on each plate, with some bean salad and a dollop of guacamole on the side.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, toss the beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside., Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix marinade ingredients together, and marinate chicken at least one hour, more flavorfull the longer you marinate.
• Mix salad ingredients in large bowl, adding oil and lime juice last.
• Grill chicken, slice into strips, serve on top of salad.

GRILLED SPICY LIME CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Whisk lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, chilies, Adobo sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in small bowl.
• Toss chicken with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in separate large bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Marinate chicken in refrigerator while grill continues to preheat.
• Toss black beans, scallions, red pepper, and avocado with 1/4 cup lime juice mixture in serving bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill chicken over very hot fire until well browned on both sides and cooked through, 8 to 13 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to serving platter and drizzle with remaining lime juice mixture.
• Serve immediately with black bean and avocado salad.

BLACK BEAN, CORN & CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables.
• Dice chicken (I usually cook the chicken while I am preparing the vegetables, then I dice it while it's warm).
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
• Let it sit for a few minutes. (The warmth of the chicken will heat the salad and help the flavors to marry quickly. You can let this sit for about 10 mins or put it in the fridge overnight.).
• Stir to redistribute the ingredients.
• Serve with tortillas (avocado & sour cream go well too.).

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD W/TOMATO AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Trim and then butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing it horizontally almost but not entirely in half. (so you can open it like a book).
• In a small bowl combine the chili powder, coriander, cumin and salt. Rub into both sides of the butterflied chicken breasts and let sit while the grill heats.
• Clean and oil the grill grate. Grill the breast until the edges of the top side are white, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until just done, another 2 minutes or so. Remove and let sit for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing.
• In a small bowl or glass jar with a tight lid, combine the olive oil, lime juice, 1 Tbsp of the cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, a few grinds of pepper and a few shakes of green tabasco . Wish or shake well to combine.
• To make the salsa, combine the black beans, tomatoes, scallion, remaining cilantro and a pinkch fo salt in a small bowl. Add the kernals from a fresh, uncooked sweet corn on the cobb if you want added sweetness. Add 2 Tbsp of the dressing, toss gently and set aside stirring occassionally.
• Put the lettuce in a bowl, season with a little salt and with jsut enough of the dressing to lightly coat - reserve a little to drizzle on the chicken. Arrange the lettuce on dinner plates.
• Slice the chicken breasts very thinly. Pit and slice the avocado. Arrange the chicken, avocado and salsa on the lettuce. Drizzle a little of the remaining dressing over the chicken and avocado. Sprinkle each dish with sesame seeds.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Saute green peppers and onions in vegetable oil until softened.
• Combine cooked peppers and onion with beans, corn, cheeses, and seasoning.
• Spread some mixture over one half of a tortilla. Fold tortilla over to form a half moon and press around the edges.
• Lightly spray or brush a skillet with vegetable oil.
• Grill the quesadilla on medium to medium high heat. Each side takes about 3 minutes.
• Do the same for the reaming mixture and tortillas.
• It's easiest to use a pizza cutter to cut them into wedges.
• Serve with sour cream and salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce and hot chicken in large serving bowl.
• Toss with tomatoe wedges, beans, olives and green onions.
• Use Salsa as you would a salad dressing.