Looking for a unique and delectable dish that combines sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than flattened chicken with cantaloupe and arugula. This dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its combination of tender, juicy chicken, refreshing cantaloupe, and peppery arugula. The secret to this dish lies in flattening the chicken, which allows it to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the marinade. The cantaloupe adds a touch of sweetness, while the arugula provides a peppery contrast that brings the dish together.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARUGULA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the oil, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag and pour in half of the dressing. Seal the bag and allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. Reserve the remaining dressing for the arugula.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade, season with some salt and pepper and grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill the lemon halves cut-side down until grill marks appear, about 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken and lemon to a platter.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the arugula and toss to coat. To serve, place 1 chicken breast on each plate and top with the arugula, a sprinkling of Parmesan and a grilled lemon half.
CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH SPICY ARUGULA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put a chicken cutlet between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet, pound it out about 1/4 inch thick. Season all over with some salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining 3 cutlets.
- Whisk the eggs in a large shallow bowl. Spread the panko in another large shallow bowl and stir in the grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and basil. Have a large tray ready nearby. Dip a cutlet in the egg to coat all over, letting the excess drip off, and then press both sides into the panko, coating well. Set aside on the tray and repeat with the remaining 3 cutlets. Refrigerate the cutlets for 20 minutes.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat, add some canola oil and heat until hot (you can check by dropping in a little bit of the panko mixture; it should sizzle). Add 2 chicken cutlets and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Transfer each cutlet to a dinner plate.
- Carefully pour out and discard any remaining oil and crumbs in the skillet. Heat some more canola oil and cook the 2 remaining chicken cutlets. Top each cutlet with some Spicy Arugula and Parmesan shavings. Put a lemon wedge on each plate and serve.
- Put the lemon juice, shallots, Dijon mustard and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Put the arugula in another bowl. Drizzle some of the dressing around the sides of the bowl. Toss to lightly coat the arugula; taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
ARUGULA & CHICKEN WITH PASTA
This recipe was developed by PASTA PRESS and printed in their magazine. This is one favorite impromptu dish during the summer months when arugula is plentiful. As the arugula threads its way through the pasta, its peppery flavor compliments the sweetness of the pan-roasted garlic and fresh tomatoes.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grill or bake the chicken breasts until medium-rare.
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large stir-fry pan over high heat.
- Add garlic and stir-fry until golden but not burn't, about 1 minute.
- Immediately add tomatoes and chicken stock and heat to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add arugula leaves and toss until they begin to wilt, about 30 seconds.
- Immediately toss in the chicken and cook for 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in plenty of rapidly boiling, salted water until el dente.
- Drain well, and immediately add to the sauce.
- Toss thoroughly to entangle the arugula into the pasta strands.
- (Timing is critical. Make sure the pasta will be done immediately after adding the chicken to the sauce.) Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer until all ingredients are heated through.
- Serve immediately, sprinkling parmesan cheese over each serving.
- Arugula is a peppery leafy vegetable resembling spinach leaves with ragged edges.
- It is generally available during late spring and summer.
- If it is not available, substitute fresh spinach or a 50/50 blend of watercress leaves and spinach.
SPICE RUBBED FLATTENED ROAST CHICKEN
This Moroccan-inspired roast chicken will become your new favourite Sunday night dinner. Making the whole meal in a roasting pan means you can just pop it in the oven and forget about it!
Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Blend Spreadables butter with ginger, lemon zest, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined; set aside.
- Place chicken, back-side-up, with neck facing away on a cutting board. Use a chef's knife or poultry shears to cut along each side of the backbone. Remove and discard backbone. Turn chicken over; turn legs drumsticks-inward and press on breastbone to flatten. Place chicken, cut-side-down in a roasting pan.
- Melt 3 tablespoons (45 mL) butter mixture; toss with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and green onions. Scatter around chicken.
- Carefully loosen skin over breast meat, legs, and thighs using fingertips. Spread remaining butter mixture evenly under and over skin of chicken.
- Roast, basting occasionally, for 60 to 75 minutes (or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F/74 degrees C in thigh and breast meat).
- Cover and rest for 10 minutes. Carve chicken into portions and serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 343 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, ARUGULA AND GARLIC YOGURT
Your typical sheet-pan chicken recipe roasts everything together on a pan at once. This version pairs potatoes with the poultry, and tops everything off with fresh herbs and arugula, making it a true one-pan meal, salad included. A savory yogurt sauce adds a creamy touch, but it's optional if you're not a yogurt sauce fan. Feel free to double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd, though make sure to use two sheet pans so that everything is spread out in one layer, which is critical for browning.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, roasts, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine chicken and potatoes in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together harissa, cumin and 3 tablespoons oil. Pour over chicken and potatoes and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine leeks, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange chicken and potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes. Toss potatoes lightly. Scatter leeks over pan. Roast until chicken and potatoes are cooked through and everything is golden and slightly crisped, 25 to 30 minutes longer.
- While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Grate garlic over yogurt and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spoon yogurt over chicken and vegetables in the pan. Scatter arugula and dill over mixture. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice and serve.
FLATTENED CHICKEN WITH CANTALOUPE AND ARUGULA
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the cantaloupe, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and chili. It should be a little spicy.
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a heavy meat pounder, evenly flatten each piece to 1/4-inch thick. Brush the chicken with oil, season with salt and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches to avoid crowding and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and cook for 30 seconds. (This side may not seem cooked through, but it will continue to cook as it sits.) Lay the finished pieces side by side on a baking sheet to cool slightly. Transfer to a serving plate and pour the cooking juices over the chicken. Serve topped with arugula, cantaloupe and cantaloupe juices (or with squashed tomatoes and their juices).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 717 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FLATTENED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA
Steps:
- Between parchment paper on the bottom and saran on top, cut a breast in a half horizontally like a book, split it open and pound it to 1/4 inch. Season with salt and pepper and spray with oil. Heat oil in a skillet put in chicken and cook on both sides till brown. Make salad and lay chicken on top.
CANTALOUPE ARUGULA SALAD
The delicate leaves and subtle spiciness of arugula make it an ideal complement to fresh fruit. Here, it lends freshness and crunch to a sweet-and-salty melon salad. From Vegetarian Times.
Provided by Cinnamon Turtle
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss together cantaloupe, arugula, oil, and pepper in large bowl. Season with salt, if desired. Divide among bowls, and top each serving with cheese.
EASY CHICKEN MILANESE WITH A LEMONY ARUGULA SALAD
A super flavorful dish of chicken cutlets topped with a refreshing simple salad - a very satisfying meal!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Main dish
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200° F (this is to keep the first batch of cutlets warm while you cook the rest).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board. Butterfly each chicken breast in half lengthwise by cutting to, but not through, the opposite side using a sharp knife and holding it parallel to the cutting board. This will leave you with four, butterflied portions. Open up the piece of chicken like a book (each half should be about ¼-inch thick. If thicker than that, place the chicken between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound it to about ¼-inch thickness, using the flat side of a meat tenderizer. See note *, below.). If the chicken breasts are larger (about 8 oz. each), use only 2 of them and butterfly each into two separate cutlets, leaving you with four, individual portions of about 4 oz. each.
- Prepare your workstation: Put the flour in one shallow and wide bowl (or, a soup plate). Beat the eggs and place them in a second shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, panko and Parmesan cheese and place that in a third shallow bowl. Season both sides of your chicken with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. One by one, dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg wash, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture; pat it lightly. Transfer the chicken pieces to a wire rack and chill them uncovered for at least 30 minutes, or, refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- For the salad: Pour the olive oil and the lemon juice in a small jar and season with salt and pepper. Shake well to combine and set aside. In a bowl toss together the arugula and thinly sliced onion or shallot ribbons.
- Set a large, non-stick, 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add half of the olive oil and half of the butter and swirl it around. When it is hot, slip in two cutlets (or, as many as can fit comfortably without overlapping), making sure to let them fall away from you so you do not get burned. Cook for 3 minutes, or, until golden brown on the first side. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more or until cooked through (cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken). Using tongs, transfer the chicken to an ovenproof plate, sprinkle lightly with a little salt and pop them into the oven to keep warm. At this point, if the butter in the skillet looks burnt, wipe the pan clean. Add the remaining olive oil and the remaining butter and cook the two other cutlets.
- Arrange the chicken on a warmed serving platter, or, place on individual plates and sprinkle with the parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix to combine. Top each chicken with some of the salad. Serve immediately, with a lemon wedge on the side.
CHICKEN SCALLOPINE WITH ARUGULA AND LEMON
These thin chicken cutlets take about 5 minutes to cook and make for a hearty match to crisp arugula and curls of parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide arugula among 4 plates, leaving center of each empty; season with salt and pepper. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high. Working in batches so as not to crowd, place cutlets in pan and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plates, next to arugula. Wipe out pan and repeat with remaining oil and chicken. Drizzle with oil, scatter with cheese, and serve, with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the heat.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check that the chicken is cooked by making a small incision in the thickest part of the breast. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
- For a crispier skin on the chicken, cook it for a few minutes longer, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, baste it with the marinade or melted butter every few minutes while cooking.
- If you don't have cantaloupe, you can substitute another sweet fruit, such as mango or pineapple.
- If you don't have arugula, you can substitute another leafy green, such as spinach or kale.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as grilled zucchini or bell peppers.
Conclusion:
This flattened chicken with cantaloupe and arugula recipe is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a summer dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cantaloupe and arugula add a refreshing sweetness and crunch. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be prepared in under an hour. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table, give this recipe a try.
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