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Second Place:
Sweet Chipotle Mango Chicken and Barley Salad
Second place in the AARP Segunda Juventud Main Dish Recipe Contest goes to Veronica Callaghan, 46, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, whose Sweet Chipotle Mango Chicken and Barley Salad always get raves from her husband and three children. "It's something that everyone in the family likes, it's healthful, and it's pretty simple to make," says Callaghan, noting that her recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and that it goes over just as well when she replaces the chicken with fish.
Sweet Chipotle Mango Chicken and Barley Salad
Serves 6
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
| 1 |
chipotle pepper in adobo sauce |
| 2 |
tablespoons fresh cilantro, stems removed |
| 1 |
tablespoon finely chopped shallot |
| 3 |
tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon kosher salt |
| 1 |
teaspoon agave nectar or honey |
| 1/4 |
cup extra virgin olive oil |
Barley:
| 3 |
cups reduced sodium chicken broth |
| 1 |
cup pearl barley |
| 1 |
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 |
cups diced fresh tomatoes |
| 1 |
mango, peeled, seed removed, and diced |
| 1 |
avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced |
| 1 |
teaspoon kosher salt |
| 2 |
cups diced cooked chicken (can use store-bought rotisserie chicken) |
Garnish:
| 2 |
tablespoons crumbled Cotija or Parmesan cheese |
| 2 |
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
Preparation:
| 1. |
In a small food processor or blender, combine the chipotle pepper, cilantro, shallot, lime juice, kosher salt, and agave nectar or honey. |
| 2. |
With the food processor still running, pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil and process until well combined; set aside. |
| 3. |
In a deep 12-inch skillet with a cover, bring 3 cups of chicken broth to a boil. |
| 4. |
Add the pearl barley. |
| 5. |
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 35-45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. |
| 6. |
Transfer barley to a large serving bowl, stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and allow barley to cool for 5-10 minutes. |
| 7. |
Stir in the tomatoes, mango, avocado, and salt. |
| 8. |
Stir in the chicken. |
| 9. |
Pour vinaigrette over the barley salad and stir gently to combine. |
| 10. |
Garnish by sprinkling with the Cotija or Parmesan cheese and chopped cilantro. |
