FLATTENED CHICKEN WITH CANTALOUPE AND ARUGULA

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Flattened Chicken With Cantaloupe and Arugula image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cantaloupe balls
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Coarse sea salt
Pinch chili powder
6 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
2 cups thickly slivered arugula (not baby arugula)

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

Judith Banda
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The chicken was a bit dry. I think I overcooked it.


Olayinka Akinrinmade
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Ahmad Hafeez
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's always a hit with my family.


Scott Compton
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Abdulla Dariya
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Avisanani Vazi
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a crowd.


mosweu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky eater ate it all up.


Isteyaque Alam
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Tom Cary
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a real crowd-pleaser.


Noorkhan King
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This dish is a great way to use seasonal produce. I love using fresh cantaloupe and arugula in the summer.


straight pipe everything
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cantaloupe and arugula are a great complement to the chicken.


sharoon shahzad
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kenneth Rorke
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Ahulo noble
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cantaloupe and arugula salad.


Afsal Hussain
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I wasn't sure about the cantaloupe and arugula combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together.


Muhammad Zarin
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and this recipe was a great way to use it up.


Dil chori sada ho geya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the cantaloupe and arugula salad was a great accompaniment.


Gopal Biswas
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the cantaloupe and arugula added a refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this again.