Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
20 min
Total Time:
35 min
Servings:
4
Experience a flavorful fiesta with this Cha-Cha Chicken and Rice-A-Roni® salad, featuring tender chicken, zesty jalapeños, creamy avocado, and crunchy sunflower seeds, tossed with RICE-A-RONI® Chicken & Garlic for a vibrant and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
How to make it
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1
Prepare RICE-A-RONI® as package directs, substituting oil for margarine. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, heat cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet; add chicken breasts, cooking for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Remove to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
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3
In a large mixing bowl toss together gently the cooled RICE-A-RONI®, cooked chicken, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers.
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4
Whisk together vinegar, oil, marmalade, allspice, salt and pepper, blending well. Add to RICE-A-RONI® mixture, tossing gently to coat thoroughly.
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5
Add avocado, mango and sunflower seed kernels just before serving, tossing gently until well blended. Divide among 4 serving plates, serving over crisp salad greens.
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