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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

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
Keyword Chicken Paillard
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