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Recipes & Techniques: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad


Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
Salad

2 pounds boneless, skinless Organic Chicken Breasts

White wine marinade (see below)

1 pound small red potatoes

1/2 pound haricots verts or slender green beans, trimmed

Vegetable oil cooking spray

12 to 14 cherry tomatoes, halved or left whole, depending on size

2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, for garnish

Vinaigrette

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons chopped shallots

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Four to six 12-inch metal skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the chicken in a single layer in a shallow glass or ceramic dish and pour the marinade over it, turning a few times to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and as long as 6 hours.

2. Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add cold water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes just until fork tender. Drain and cool. Do not overcook.

3. Blanch the haricots verts in boiling water to cover for about 1 minute. Drain and cool.

4. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. The coals should be moderately hot.

5. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

6. Lift the chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for 12 to 16 minutes, turning several times, until cooked through. Slice into thin strips.

7. Thread the potatoes on metal skewers and grill for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Cut into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Transfer to a bowl and toss with about 5 tablespoons of vinaigrette.

8. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, toss the haricots verts with 3 or 4 tablespoons of vinaigrette. In another bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with 3 or 4 tablespoons of vinaigrette.

9. Assemble the salad by spreading the beans on a platter. Top the beans with the potatoes and then the chicken. Arrange the tomatoes around the chicken and sprinkle the salad with tarragon. Drizzle a little vinaigrette over the salad and serve.

White Wine Marinade
INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup tarragon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or chervil

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Whisk together all ingredients in a glass or ceramic bowl until blended. Adjust the seasonings. Use according to the recipe, or cover and refrigerate for as long as 2 days.

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