Second Place: Warm Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Sal

Name: Second Place: Warm Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Salad with Mango Mojo Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup almonds, slivered; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cups rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup sliced scallions; 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 cloves garlic; 1 small hot red chile, stemmed and seeded; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 mango, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Diced red pepper, for garnish; Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup jasmine rice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 avocado, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cloves garlic
1 small hot red chile, stemmed and seeded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 mango, chopped
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
Diced red pepper, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

1
In large saucepan, melt the butter.
2
Add the almonds and saute until golden.
3
Add rice and cook 1 minute more.
4
Stir in chicken stock and cover saucepan.
5
Let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
6
Mix in cilantro, chicken, scallions, beans, avocado and diced pepper.
7
In small heavy skillet over medium heat place the cumin seeds and toast until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
8
In mini food processor combine the toasted cumin, garlic, chili, and salt.
9
Grind to coarse paste.
10
Add olive oil, mango, orange juice and lime juice.
11
Return mixture to skillet and heat until warm.
12
Drizzle chicken mixture with half the mango mojo dressing and toss.
13
Spoon into serving dish and garnish with red pepper and cilantro sprigs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup almonds, slivered, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup jasmine rice, and more.

Yes, Second Place: Warm Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Salad with Mango Mojo Dressing 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.

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Second Place: Warm Chicken, Rice and Black Bean Salad with Mango Mojo Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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