Grilled Chicken on Greens with Creamy Harissa Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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We've breathed new life into sliced chicken on greens with harissa, a fiery Tunisian chile sauce (or paste) laced with coriander, garlic, cumin, and caraway. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, plus at least 3 hours of marinating time. Notes: Chicken breasts vary a lot in size, so note the weight of the package before buying. The heat level of harissa depends on the brand, so start with a little and add more from there. You can buy it and smoked paprika at specialty food stores like Whole Foods Market. Ingredients:
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 2 halves; see notes) |
1 teaspoon finely shredded fresh lemon zest |
about 1 tbsp. olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimentón; see notes) |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 medium red onion, peeled, halved crosswise, and thinly sliced into half-moons |
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
about 1 tsp. harissa sauce or paste (see notes) |
1 tablespoon chopped mint, plus more for garnish |
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice |
8 cups loosely packed mixed baby greens |
1 cup 2-in.-long carrot matchsticks (1 medium carrot) |
1/2 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced lengthwise into strips |
1/4 cup quartered, pitted kalamata olives |
Directions:
1. Put chicken breast halves between pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or the back of a small, heavy saucepan until 1/4 in. thick. Whisk lemon zest, olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, the smoked paprika, and cumin together in a small bowl. Put chicken breasts in a large, wide bowl and add marinade, rubbing all over chicken to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours and up to overnight. Allow chicken to come to room temperature before grilling. Meanwhile, rinse onion and dry it with paper towels.
2. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 4 to 5 seconds). Lay chicken on well-oiled grate and cook, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, harissa, 1 tbsp. mint, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper, and the lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slice chicken on the diagonal across the grain into 1/4-in.-thick strips.
4. In a large bowl, toss together greens, carrot, bell pepper, onion, and olives with 1/2 cup dressing until just coated.
5. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with chicken. Drizzle remaining dressing over salads, dividing evenly, and garnish with remaining mint.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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