GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROMESCO SAUCE
Purée grilled bell peppers, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and garlic into an irresistibly smoky-sweet sauce that's great served with a crunchy grilled chicken salad.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Grill Chicken Sherry Garlic Bell Pepper Lettuce Salad Cucumber Onion Parsley Lemon Juice Paprika Dinner Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Grill the Chicken:
- Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
- Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
- Make the Romesco:
- Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
- Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl .
- Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat.
- Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.
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Amanda Davidson
[email protected]This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Suzelle Edwards
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the romesco sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Baten
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors in the romesco sauce.
Mahendra FF
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, but this salad was really good! The romesco sauce was flavorful and really made the dish.
Melkam Mekonnen
[email protected]I made this salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the romesco sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mzo Mateza
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the romesco sauce.
Ene Tony
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I especially loved the romesco sauce.
N I Nahian
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Rasad Ahmed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the romesco sauce was delicious.
hamza salamat
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the romesco sauce, but it was actually really good! It was a nice change from the usual dressing.
Sabeel Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The romesco sauce is so easy to make and it really takes the salad to the next level. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Budda sunuwar Mukhiya
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the romesco sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Kassh Watkins
[email protected]This grilled chicken salad with romesco sauce was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, the salad was fresh and crisp, and the romesco sauce was flavorful and creamy. I especially loved the combination of the sweet peppers and almond