Indulge in a culinary journey of flavor and nutrition with our comprehensive guide to cooking grilled chicken with shredded mesclun salad. This delectable dish combines the smoky charm of grilled chicken with the vibrant freshness of mesclun greens, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to prepare this dish like a pro, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience.
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CHICKEN MILANESE WITH MESCLUN SALAD
Chicken Milanese With Mesclun Salad is a super flavorful, quick and easy 30-minute dinner for any night of the week, but it's also fancy enough for guests!
Provided by Michelle / Now Cook This!
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Gently pound the chicken cutlets (if they are not already thin enough) with a meat mallet between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper until they are ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the eggs and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine the regular breadcrumbs, the Panko breadcrumbs, and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Lightly dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and then coat with the breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet (I use a 12-inch cast iron skillet), heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add two pieces of the breaded chicken, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy and cooked through. Note: Watch the heat and adjust as needed. You don't want it so hot that the breading gets too dark before the chicken cooks through, but you want it hot enough that the breading gets nicely golden and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a wire rack placed on a baking sheet. Do not cover. It should stay warm enough while you cook the remaining chicken, but if you want, you can put it in a 200°F oven to keep it warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and cook the other 2 pieces of chicken.
- If you didn't make the Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette in advance, go ahead and make it while the chicken is cooking.
- In a large bowl, toss the mesclun greens and tomatoes with the Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette. Note: You won't need all of the vinaigrette for this recipe. I use 4 tablespoons, but use more or less depending on your tastes.
- For each serving, place one piece of the chicken on the plate, top with ¼ of the mesclun salad, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SHREDDED MESCLUN SALAD
Categories Salad Chicken Leafy Green Tomato Lime Basil Summer Grill/Barbecue Shallot Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare chicken and salad:
- Whisk together lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
- Transfer chicken to a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag and add 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette, then seal bag. Marinate chicken at room temperature 15 minutes.
- Transfer another 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette to a bowl, stir in tomatoes and shallots, and marinate until chicken is finished cooking. Transfer another 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette to a large bowl and set aside for cooked chicken. Put remaining lime vinaigrette in a small airtight container and reserve for lettuce wraps (recipe follows).
- Remove chicken from bag, discarding marinade, and sprinkle all over with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- To cook chicken using a charcoal grill:
- Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney starter of charcoal briquettes (80 to 100) and pour them evenly over 1 side of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of briquettes).
- When charcoal turns grayish white (after 15 to 20 minutes) and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken breasts, starting with skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes total.
- Move browned chicken breasts to side of grill with no coals and cook, covered with lid, turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes more.
- To cook chicken using a gas grill:
- Preheat all burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then adjust heat to moderately high.
- Sear chicken on lightly oiled grill rack, covered with lid, turning frequently, until well browned, about 6 minutes total.
- Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and arrange all seared chicken on rack above shut-off burner. Cook seared chicken, covered with lid, turning over once, until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Toss grilled chicken with lime vinaigrette:
- Transfer hot grilled chicken to large bowl with lime vinaigrette and turn to coat. Leave in bowl 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and loosely cover with foil.
- Assemble salad:
- Toss together mesclun, basil, tomato mixture, and salt to taste. Drizzle some lime vinaigrette from bowl over chicken and serve with mesclun salad.
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
This is the only chicken salad I'll eat since I started making it. Taken from the Silver Spoon cookbook.
Provided by Across the Ocean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife cut 3-4 diagonal slits in each cutlet.
- Place onto a lined small baking pan.
- Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken cutlets.
- Place on oven rack 8-10 inches away from top.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes.
- Remove from oven, cover, and let sit for ½ hour.
- Combine salad ingredients.
- Combine all dressing ingredients well by hand.
- Pour over salad ½ hour before serving.
- When chicken is cool, cut into strips.
- Toss salad with dressing and chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 560.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.8
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Layered desserts always grab my family's attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I could get everyone on board by presenting a healthy salad in an eye-catching way. I'm happy to say that it worked. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing., Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
This is a great way to use leftover grilled chicken breasts from dinner the night before. I like it on wheat. My husband likes it on sourdough.
Provided by Erin Noel
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt until combined. Combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Divide the chicken salad between four of the slices of toast; top each with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Complete each sandwich with the remaining toast slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 77.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1048.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
GRILLED CHICKEN RAMEN SALAD
I love this chicken ramen salad because it's a complete meal in one bowl. Everyone loves when it's on the table-that's a reaction that doesn't happen every night, so I appreciate the kudos when I get them! -Karen Carlson, Alameda, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add ramen noodles; cook and stir until toasted, 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk oils, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce until blended; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Place chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes on each side. Cool slightly and chop into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and cilantro. Layer coleslaw mixture, peas, chicken, carrots, salad greens, noodles and green onions in an 8- to 10-qt. dish. Sprinkle with bacon; serve with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients whenever possible.
- Season your chicken generously with salt and pepper before grilling. This will help to develop a delicious crust.
- Grill your chicken over medium heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
- Let your chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Use a variety of fresh greens in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients.
- Dress your salad with a light vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing. This will help to brighten up the flavors of the salad.
- Serve your grilled chicken with the shredded mesclun salad and enjoy!
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken with shredded mesclun salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the salad is light and refreshing. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this grilled chicken with shredded mesclun salad a try.
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