BBQ Spiced Chicken, Salsa Salad and Pumpkin-Chipotle Polenta Recipe

Name: BBQ Spiced Chicken, Salsa Salad and Pumpkin-Chipotle Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grill seasoning; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1/4 fresh pineapple, cut into spears and grilled; 2 limes; A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup milk or half-and-half; 1 chipotle in adobo, finely chopped and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; 3/4 cup quick cooking polenta; 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon grill seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 fresh pineapple, cut into spears and grilled
2 limes
A handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1 chipotle in adobo, finely chopped and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
3/4 cup quick cooking polenta
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey

1
Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Mix spices and sugar in a large plastic food storage bag.
3
Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and add to bag.
4
Coat the chicken evenly in the spices and sugar.
5
Let the chicken hang out a few minutes.
6
Chop and combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and grilled pineapple spears.
7
Place chicken on grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
8
Dress the salad with lime and a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
9
Season the salad with cilantro, salt and pepper.
10
Heat the stock and milk or half-and-half in a sauce pot with chipotle and adobo sauce.
11
Whisk in the polenta and thicken 2-3 minutes, stir in pumpkin to warm through.
12
Stir in butter and honey and season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve polenta with chicken and salsa salad.

710

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon coriander, and more.

Yes, BBQ Spiced Chicken, Salsa Salad and Pumpkin-Chipotle Polenta falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

BBQ Spiced Chicken, Salsa Salad and Pumpkin-Chipotle Polenta

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