Pollo Forte (Grilled Chicken Salad with Olives and Sweet and Hot Peppers)

Pollo Forte (Grilled Chicken Salad with Olives and Sweet and Hot Peppers)

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Pollo Forte—a colorful grilled chicken salad with peppers and olives perfect for a sunny picnic. Serves 6-8.

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, very thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, very thinly sliced
  • 1 pasilla pepper, very thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 6 ounces assorted cherry tomatoes (red, yellow, orange, pear-shaped, grape-shaped), cut in half
  • 1/2 cup brine-cured black olives, preferably Niçoise or Kalamata
  • 40 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

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