GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD

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Categories     Bread     Salad     Chicken     Olive     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

For Salad
1/2 pound crusty peasant-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup finely chopped inner (very pale green) celery ribs and leaves
1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Gaeta or Niçoise, halved and pitted
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For Chicken
3 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), halved
vegetable oil for brushing chicken
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
Garnish: whole celery leaves

Steps:

  • Make Salad:
  • Preheat broiler.
  • On a large baking sheet spread bread in one layer and toast under broiler about 4 inches from heat until pale golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Cool bread. Bread may be toasted 2 days ahead and kept in a sealable bag at room temperature.
  • In a bowl toss together bread, tomatoes, chopped celery, olives, onion, and capers. In a blender or small food processor blend together vinegar, garlic paste, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and drizzle over salad. Toss salad well and let stand at room temperature while grilling chicken.
  • Grill Chicken:
  • Prepare grill.
  • Brush chicken with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. (Alternatively, chicken may be grilled in 2 batches in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cool.
  • Stir basil into salad. Slice chicken on the diagonal and serve with salad. Garnish each serving with whole celery leaves.

Taven Smith
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The chicken is savory, the tomatoes are sweet, and the bread is tangy. It's a perfect balance.


mdShahab Uddin
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Abdul Lateef
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the salad was a refreshing addition.


Kallo 1 tv
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. The salad is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


phlox
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I'm always looking for new recipes for grilled chicken. This one is definitely a keeper. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a great complement.


MD NAHIDUL ISLAM Official
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The tomatoes and bread are a fun and tasty way to sneak in some extra nutrients.


Noyon Jon
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The chicken is savory, the tomatoes are sweet, and the bread is tangy. It's a perfect balance.


Haval Mamut
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Md hobi
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I'm always looking for new recipes for grilled chicken. This one is definitely a winner. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salad was a great complement.


Raixa Martinez
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the salad was a refreshing addition.


Lion Susso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. The salad is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Abbas Ghallu
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


MD JIHAD KHAN
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This is my go-to recipe for grilled chicken. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


Ismail tiktok Star
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the salad is always fresh and delicious.


Muhammad Ali Shamol
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the salad.


feli baby
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the tomato and bread salad is a refreshing side dish.


Ann Wanjiku
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the tomato and bread salad was the perfect complement.


sapana Tamang
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The grilled chicken was delicious. I marinated it for a few hours before grilling, and it was so flavorful. The tomato and bread salad was also very good. The tomatoes were fresh and juicy, and the bread was perfectly toasted.


Blessing Eze
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in less than 30 minutes, and it's always a hit with my family.


Asaduzzaman Sujan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the tomato and bread salad was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.