Best 7 Grilled Chicken With Arugula And Warm Chickpeas Recipes

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Grilled chicken with arugula and warm chickpeas is a flavor-packed and nutritious dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-make meal combines the smokiness of grilled chicken with the peppery bite of arugula and the creamy texture of chickpeas, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Whether you're looking for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your friends at a summer barbecue, this grilled chicken recipe is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREMOLATA AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 chicken paillards (scaloppini), about 4 ounces each
Olive oil spray
Freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches arugula, stemmed and leaves torn
1/4 head radicchio, separated and leaves torn
1 cup red or yellow pear tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the gremolata: Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with the salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Chop the parsley leaves with the garlic paste. Stir the parsley mixture with the lemon zest, juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium high. Spray the chicken paillards lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Put each paillard on a plate and top with the gremolata.
  • Toss the arugula, radicchio, and tomatoes with the 1 teaspoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and divide among the plates. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA, BLACK OLIVES, AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, cut in half
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
1 bunch arugula, stemmed, and torn into small pieces
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of parchment or waxed paper and pound thin with a rolling pin. Put them in a shallow bowl; add enough olive oil to cover (1/2 to 3/4) cup), the juice of 1/2 lemon, and salt and pepper, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat, or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill.
  • Stir together the tomatoes, arugula, onion, olives, 1/4 cup of olive oil, the juice of the remaining lemon half, and salt and pepper; set aside while you cook the chicken.
  • Fold a few paper towels into a thick square. Blot some oil on the paper towels and then carefully and quickly wipe the ridges of the gill pan or the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick surface. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken on the hot grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side until charred and firm. Transfer to plates and spoon the tomato mixture over. Serve hot.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA AND WARM CHICKPEAS



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Provided by Chris Fischer

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
1 15-ounces can chickpeas, rinsed
4 sprigs thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 cups arugula with tender stems
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; cook chickpeas, thyme, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grill grate. Brush chicken with 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, skin side down, until golden brown and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through, 4 minutes longer.
  • Toss arugula, lemon zest, and lemon juice into chickpeas. Serve with chicken, drizzled with more oil and sprinkled with sea salt.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARUGULA AND OLIVE THYME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Herb     Olive     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Arugula     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted
1 garlic clove, chopped
t teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing the chicken and the bell pepper
1 plum tomato, seeded
1 tablespoon water
1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 1 pound), halved
1 large red bell pepper, quartered
4 cups packed arugula leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 small Belgian endive, trimmed and sliced thin crosswise

Steps:

  • In a blender or small food processor blend together the olives, the garlic, the mustard, the vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste, with the motor running add 3 tablespoons of the oil in a stream, and blend the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the tomato and the water and blend the vinaigrette until it is smooth. Brush the chicken and the bell pepper with the additional oil, season them with salt and pepper, and grill them on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan, covered, over moderately high heat, for 5 minutes on each side, or until the bell pepper is just tender and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken and bell pepper to cutting board, cut the bell pepper into thin strips, and slice the chicken on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. In a bowl toss the chicken pieces with the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Divide the arugula, the endive, the bell pepper, and the chicken between 2 plates and pour half the vinaigrette over each serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA SALAD



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When my husband first found out he had diabetes, I was challenged to start cooking old family favorites in new, healthy ways that he would love just as much. This was the first one that made him say, "I can eat like this all the time!" Shiitake and oyster are some of my favorite mushrooms to use. -Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 cups fresh baby arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 2/3 cup oil, shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons for dressing. Pour remaining vinaigrette into a large bowl; add mushrooms and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes., Using a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms from vinaigrette. Transfer to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Brush chicken with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Place arugula, grilled mushrooms and cheese in a large bowl. Add reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND ARUGULA



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You might need a few common ingredients from the grocery store - chicken breast, cucumbers, yogurt, herbs - to make this satisfying pita sandwich, but it's not at all difficult to put together. It's a year-round favorite. If you're in the mood to bake, try making your own pita bread.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     lunch, sandwiches, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped green and black olives
1/2 cup chopped cucumbers, from 2 small Persian cucumbers
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, grated or very finely minced
Pinch of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sumac (or a little grated lemon zest)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
4 whole-wheat pita breads
A large handful of arugula, watercress or other salad greens

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub with a little olive oil. Bring to room temperature.
  • Place a cast-iron pan or a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken breasts, lower heat to medium and cook gently for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until firm to the touch. (To keep meat moist, do not overcook.) Set aside to rest and cool to room temperature, then slice crosswise at a diagonal.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together yogurt, olives, cucumber, mint, parsley, garlic, oregano, sumac and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Heat pita breads in toaster oven or a dry skillet over medium-high. Cut each pita in half to make half-moon pockets. Fill each pocket with chicken, yogurt sauce and arugula. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

GRILLED CHICKEN, PEACH, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Yummy salad!

Provided by trisha1985

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
4 peaches, halved and pitted
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon oil onto cut-side of peaches.
  • Place peaches, cut-side down, onto grill and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer peaches to a plate.
  • Brush remaining oil onto both sides of chicken breasts and season with salt.
  • Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into thin pieces and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  • Toss arugula and dressing together in a bowl. Divide dressed arugula among plates; top with peaches and chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: For best results, select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices enhances its taste.
  • Grill the Chicken Properly: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for breasts and 175°F (79°C) for thighs.
  • Make the Warm Chickpea Salad: Combine cooked chickpeas, arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing and nutritious side dish.
  • Assemble the Dish: Place the grilled chicken on a bed of arugula and chickpea salad, and drizzle with additional dressing if desired.

Conclusion:

This grilled chicken with arugula and warm chickpeas recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The tender and juicy chicken pairs perfectly with the crisp arugula, tangy tomatoes, and creamy chickpeas. The warm dressing adds a touch of richness and depth to the dish. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight meal or a special occasion entree, this recipe is sure to impress. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh green salad, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

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