Chicken Paillard
Experience this chicken paillard recipe for a wonderfully easy and uncomplicated chicken dish, enhanced by the zesty touch of lemon juice for a refreshing flavor. Perfect for a relaxed outdoor barbecue or a light spring dinner, it pairs beautifully with a dry white wine.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- ⅓ cup dry white wine (Optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
Salad
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 4 cups trimmed arugula
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Whisk wine, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the salad: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to combine.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate or heat a skillet over high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Plate chicken with arugula salad on top.
Notes
- Use grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes if desired, or for a more colorful dish, use multi-colored tomatoes.
- If you find arugula too bitter, you can substitute spring mix, spinach, or romaine lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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