LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD

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LEMON-GARLIC-HERB CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND PESTO 3 BEAN SALAD image

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
1/4 to 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 lemons, zested
1 teaspoon fennel seed
5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound asparagus spears
8 slices prosciutto
1 cup basil leaves, about 20 leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 5 to 6 stems stripped of their leaves
A handful pine nuts, 3 to 4 tablespoons, lightly toasted and cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Fill a small skillet with about 1-inch water and bring to a boil. Grate the garlic onto acutting board and add a couple teaspoons salt, mash into paste with the flat of your knife. Add salt to boiling water and cook green beans 1 minute then drain and cool under cold running water then reserve. Reserve 1/5 of the pasted garlic, about 1 clove and add the rest to a shallow dish. To the garlic, add the lemon zest, fennel seed, chopped thyme, rosemary, parsley and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and some black pepper. Stir with a fork to combine then add chicken pieces and coat evenly. Grill chicken 12 to 15 minutes until juices run clear. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Trim asparagus of tough ends. Add salt and the asparagus to the water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place into an ice water bath to cool. Once cooled, pat dry with paper towels, drizzle with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide the asparagus into 4 piles and roll 2 layered slices of prosciutto around each pile to form bundles. Grill 7 to 8 minutes until prosciutto is crisp and spears are tender. Place basil and mint leaves in a food processor with the nuts. Add some salt and pepper and turn processor on. Stream in about 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick pasty sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl. Stir in the reserved garlic paste and the grated cheese. Add the cooled green beans and the canned beans to the bowl and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning. Remove chicken from the grill and squeeze the juice of 1 of the zested lemons down over the meat while still hot. Serve 1 piece each chicken breast and thigh with an asparagus bundle and some bean salad alongside.

Sheryl Dengler
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Abha Kabir
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This dish was a hit with my guests! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the asparagus was perfectly grilled. The pesto bean salad was a delicious and refreshing side dish.


Sendagire Zaidi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the asparagus was grilled to perfection. The pesto bean salad was a great addition to the meal.


Binod chattri Binod
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the asparagus was perfectly grilled. The pesto bean salad was a delicious and refreshing side dish.


Tahseen M.tahseenkhan
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was delicious and the asparagus was grilled perfectly. The pesto bean salad was a great addition to the meal.


Lucy West
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the asparagus was perfectly grilled. The pesto bean salad was a nice addition to the meal.


kamal riyad
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the asparagus was grilled to perfection. The pesto bean salad was a delicious and healthy side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Barasa lydia
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asparagus, and the pesto bean salad was a great way to round out the meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Yoshi Fireball
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, and the asparagus was perfectly grilled. The pesto bean salad was a nice touch, and it all came together to make a delicious and satisfying meal.


Md motaleb Mia
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The lemon garlic herb chicken was delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The asparagus was also very good. I grilled it for a few minutes longer than the recipe called for, just because I like it a little more


Luciano Medina Martins
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the asparagus was perfectly grilled, and the pesto bean salad was a delicious and refreshing side dish. I will definitely be making this again.