RICE, MANGO AND CHICKEN SALAD



Ingredients:

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
2 3/4 cups water
1 ˝ cups basmati rice or long-grain white rice
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup cubed peeled mango
˝ cup thinly sliced green onions
˝ cup chopped red bell pepper
˝ cup chopped cilantro plus 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
extra cilantro and green onions for garnish
lettuce leaves

Mix 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon ginger in medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.

Meanwhile, bring 2 3/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover; let stand until cool.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken with marinade to skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Cool.

Whisk remaining lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons garlic and 3 teaspoons ginger in large bowl. Mix in rice, chicken, mango, 1/2 cup green onions, 1/2 cup cilantro, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Chill. Let stand up to 2 hours at room temperature before continuing.)

Line bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Serve with remaining green onions and cilantro as a garnish. Serves 4.