Confetti Chicken Salad
2 whole chicken breasts, halved, skinless and boneless
3/4 cup bulgur
3/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
In small bowl, place bulgur and add water; cover and set aside
about 20 minutes until fluffy and soft. In shallow baking pan,
place chicken in single layer. In small bowl, mix together
dill weed, mint, marjoram and oil; brush half of mixture over
chicken. Set oven temperature control at broil. With rack
about 6 inches from heat, broil chicken 5 minutes. Turn
chicken and brush with remaining oil-herb mixture; broil about
4 minutes more or until fork can be inserted in chicken with
ease. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. In large bowl,
mix together carrots, green pepper, red pepper, scallions and
cherry tomatoes. Cut chicken in 1/2-inch square pieces and add
to vegetables. Stir in bulgur. In small bowl, mix together
salt, pepper, lemon juice, vinegar and mayonnaise; add to
chicken and vegetables and toss gently to mix. Makes 6
servings.
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Recipe from the National Chicken Council