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Grilled Chicken Recipe With Chimichurri Salad

Chargrilled chicken chimichurri salad

Published: September 12, 2017 at 3:42 pm
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  • Preparation and cooking time
    • Total time
  • Easy
  • Serves 2

We've added the punchy flavours of chimichurri sauce to this chicken salad recipe. Our quick and easy dish has less than 250 calories and is ready in 15 minutes, ideal for a healthy midweek meal

  • Gluten free
Nutrition:
HighlightNutrientUnit
low inkcal244
fat10.5g
saturates1.7g
carbs3g
sugars2.4g
fibre36g
protein32.5g
salt0.4g
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Try this chargrilled chicken chimichurri salad, then check our more of our chicken salad recipes.

*This recipe is gluten-free according to industry standards

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, small
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • olive oil

CHIMICHURRI SALAD

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 small clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 handfuls rocket
  • a small bunch coriander, leaves picked
  • a small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked

Method

  • STEP 1

    Lay the two chicken breasts between clingfilm and bash until they are 1cm thick.

  • STEP 2

    Put in a bowl with the oregano, chilli flakes, some seasoning and 2 tsp olive oil.

  • STEP 3

    Whisk 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and the red wine vinegar together with some seasoning in a bowl and add the red onion and garlic.

  • STEP 4

    Heat a griddle pan to high and fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until chargrilled and cooked through.

  • STEP 5

    Rest on a plate for 2 minutes before slicing.

  • STEP 6

    Add the rocket, coriander and parsley leaves to the dressing and toss well.

  • STEP 7

    Pile onto plates and top with the sliced chicken and any resting juices.

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