Chargrilled Chicken with Risoni Salad & Avocado
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Ingredients
  • 1 kilo pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces
  • Olive oil spray
  • 200 grams dried risoni pasta
  • 550 grams single chicken breast fillets
  • 1/2 avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup continental parsley leaves
Difficulty:Low
Vegetarian:No
No of Servings:4
Preparation Time:35 minutes
Cooking Time:60 minutes
Hits:1215
Rating:No votes
Date added:21.Jan.2008
Author:Elise Muscolino
Description
Need a super-healthy meal to serve friends? This chicken and avo salad is made to order!
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pumpkin on the lined tray and spray with olive oil spray. Season with pepper. Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, cook the risoni in a medium saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain.
3. Place a frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray both sides of the chicken with olive oil spray. Cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Thinly slice across the grain.
4. Place the avocado, basil and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
5. Combine the pumpkin, risoni and parsley in a large bowl. Divide among serving bowls. Top with chicken and drizzle over the avocado mixture to serve.
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