beach bar chicken & cashew salad
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Ingredients
- 4 cups salad greens
- 4 cups fresh fruit, mixed
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 1.5 pounds chicken, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 2 cups yogurt, plain
- 1/2 cup coconut, dried and shredded
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 10 tablespoons salad oil
- 2 ounces white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
How To Make beach bar chicken & cashew salad
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Step 1To prepare dressing, in a medium bowl mix together thoroughly yogurt, coconut, honey, vinegar, 8 tablespoons salad oil, coconut extract and lemon juice; Refrigerate.
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Step 2In a heavy skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and bring to medium high heat.
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Step 3When hot, add chicken breasts; Saute, turning often, until just lightly brown.
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Step 4Remove the chicken breasts from skillet; Chicken will not be cooked through.
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Step 5Wipe oil from skillet and return pan to medium heat.
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Step 6Add chicken, broth and wine; Heat to boil, reduce heat and partially cover.
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Step 7Simmer until tender, about 12-15 minutes; Remove chicken and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Step 8Cut into 1/2 inch cubes; Refrigerate.
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Step 9When ready to serve, divide salad greens (cut into bite-size pieces) equally among six individual bowls.
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Step 10Similarly divide and top the greens with the fresh fruit, then the mandarin sections (drained), the cubed chicken and the cashews - Dressing may be served on top of the salad or on the side.
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