GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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Smoky charred grilled chicken combines with bright peas and herbs in a salad that's fresh and hearty. Grilling the chicken ahead of time makes it even easier to put together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 or 4 lemons), divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic (4 cloves), divided
5 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (10 to 11 ounces each)
12 chicken drumsticks
2 cups shelled fresh peas (from 2 pounds in pods)
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, plus 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (from 2 bunches)
1 to 2 heads butterhead lettuce such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed and separated into leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon garlic. Pour over chicken, and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Cook peas in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, and submerge in ice water to stop the cooking and retain color.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat or set up grill for indirect heat. Remove chicken from marinade, and grill chicken, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes for drumsticks and 20 to 25 minutes for breasts. Let cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, cut chicken breasts into thick slices.
  • Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon garlic, the shallot, mustard, salt, and chopped mint in a medium bowl. Arrange lettuce, whole mint leaves, and peas on a large serving platter. Toss chicken in dressing, and arrange on salad. Pour remaining dressing over salad.

ssemaganda ismail
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This salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the grilled chicken adds a nice smoky flavor.


Sabbir Vlog
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Monkey Demon
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This salad was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Eze Victor
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I'm not a huge fan of grilled chicken but this salad was surprisingly good! The dressing is what really makes it.


Getahun Eskindir
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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to hate salads but this one is so flavorful and satisfying. I've been eating it for lunch every day this week.


Megan Kortje
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Meh. The chicken was a bit dry and the salad was bland. I think I'll stick to my usual salad recipe.


Sandesh Chauhan
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5 stars! This salad is now a staple in my weekly meal rotation. It's so versatile and I can easily customize it with different veggies and toppings.


Madalyn Barkley
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Delicious and healthy! I love that this salad is packed with protein and veggies. It's a great lunch or dinner option.


GILMORE Sam
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Easy to follow recipe and the salad turned out amazing! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time and it still came out great.


Zubair Khan
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Great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. I added some avocado and crumbled bacon to mine for an extra boost of flavor.


Tshiamo Mpofu
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This grilled chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was packed with fresh, crisp veggies. I also loved the tangy dressing. Will definitely be making this again!


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