Chicken, Rice and Bean Salad

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup chicken broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice. Season with salt and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl and cool.

   Step 2

   Preheat broiler. Place chicken on heavy broilerproof pan. Brush chicken with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin. Broil chicken until cooked through, turning once, about 10 minutes. Cool and cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.

   Step 3

   Add chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion and cilantro to rice in bowl. Combine remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, lime juice and garlic in blender. Process until garlic is finely minced. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad in bowl and toss well.(Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)