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Barbecued Thai Chicken Salad

1   broiler fryer chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)   1   (14-oz.) cup unsweetened coconut milk, (regular or low-fat)   1 Tbs   curry powder   1 Tbs   lime juice   1 Tbs   fish sauce   3   clove garlic, minced   1/4 cup   cilantro leaves, chopped   1   recipe Sweet & Sour Cilantro Dressing, (recipe follows)   12   red lettuce leaves, rinsed   1   medium head of lettuce, shredded   1   large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced   1/2 cup   mint leaves, torn   1/3 cup   finely chopped peanuts   Sweet and Sour Cilantro Dressing   2/3 cup   rice vinegar   1/4 cup   sugar   1/4 cup   cilantro, minced   1/4 tsp   salt   1/2 tsp   chili paste   1/3 cup   safflower oil

1 Rinse chicken, pat dry. Split chicken in half with a large, sharp knife. In a large bowl whisk curry powder into coconut milk. Blend in lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, cilantro and brown sugar. Add chicken, turning to coat in marinade. Cover bowl; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 2 Preheat charcoal grill or oven broiler. Place chicken on grill or broiler, skin side down. Turn after about 10 minutes. Cook until juices run clear or fork can be inserted in chicken with ease, about 30 minutes. Cool chicken slightly; cut into strips. 3 Prepare dressing. Arrange lettuce leaves on 6 plates. Combine strands of lettuce, bell pepper and mint; portion onto lettuce leaves. Scatter chicken on top. Sprinkle with peanuts; serve with dressing. Dressing 1 Combine all ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves. Makes about 1 cup.

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.           Amount Per Serving       Calories   450.00   Calories From Fat   270.00       % Daily Value Total Fat 30.00g   46%   Saturated Fat 13.00g   65%   Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%   Sodium 350.00mg   14%   Potassium 0.00mg   0%   Carbohydrates 8.00g   2%   Dietary Fiber 3.00g   12%   Protein 37.00g   74%

Recipe Type

Barbecue, Low Carb, Main Dish, Poultry, Salad

Recipe Source

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