Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2-3 limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Green Goddess Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bunch chives, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup)
2 green onions, white and green parts, cut into thick chunks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse or Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Black Bean Salsa:
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 sweet onion (I used vidalia), diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Yellow Pepper Salsa:
1 yellow pepper, seeded, and diced
1 tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 can large olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 sweet onion (I used vidalia), diced
Avocado Salsa:
2 ripe avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4-5 large eggs
6-8 slices thick-cut bacon (I used turkey bacon - it was delicious)
1 medium head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
1. For
the chicken marinade, in a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup lime juice,
olive oil, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and red pepper flakes. Place
the chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the
chicken. Close the bag and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to
overnight.
2. For the dressing, combine
all the ingredients together in a blender. Process until smooth. Thin
with additional buttermilk (adding it one teaspoon at a time), if
desired. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator
for up to 3 days.
3. Heat a grill to medium-high
heat (an indoor grill pan or skillet could be used also). Grill the
chicken until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Cool the
chicken completely then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
4. Place
the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a
rolling boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 13
minutes then rinse them under cold water until they are completely
cooled. Peel and coarsely chop the eggs. Set aside.
5. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crisp. Drain on paper towels. When cool, crumble and set aside.
6. In
a medium bowl, combine the yellow pepper, tomatoe, olives, and 1/2 of
the sweet onion. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
7. In
another bowl, combine the black beans, 1/4 cup cilantro and onion.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set
aside.
8. In
another bowl (don't worry, we are almost done with the excess of bowls),
combine the avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro, juice of 2 limes, cayenne pepper
and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
9. On
a large platter (or large bowl), arrange the romaine lettuce. Arrange
the chicken in a strip down the middle of the romaine. On either side,
make piled strips of the eggs, bacon, yellow pepper mixture, black bean
mixture and avocado mixture. Drizzle with dressing or serve it on the
side. The easiest way to serve this on a platter is with a pair of
tongs. If using a large bowl, gently toss to combine all the ingredients
before serving.
* by MelsKitchenCafe.com
