Chicken Salad Nicoise

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup tequila lemon lime margarita mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 dash cayenne
• lemon pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1 medium size baking potato, cooked, drained, and cooled
• 1/2 lb fresh green beans, blanched and rinsed in cold water
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• romaine lettuce leaf
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 medium size red onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1 medium size green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• capers

Recipe

• 1 place the chicken strips into a large resealable plastic bag.
• 2 combine seasonings and tequila mix. add marinade to the bag with the chicken. seal the bag, and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
• 3 prepare george forman grill and cook chicken 4 to 6 minutes or until done.
• 4 peel and slice potato; arrange slices in a shallow dish. drain green beans, and trim ends. place beans over potatoes in dish. set aside.
• 5 combine oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar. cover tightly, and shake until well blended.
• 6 drizzle half of dressing over potato-bean mixture. cover mixture with plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes. set remaining dressing aside.
• 7 arrange lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates. spoon potato-bean mixture on lettuce leaves. divide tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, and chicken evenly on potato-bean mixture. pour remaining dressing over top. garnish salad with capers. cover each salad with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 hours.
• 8 serve chilled.