Grilled Chicken Breast with Marinated Cherry Tomato

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast with Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 5 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 clove garlic, sliced; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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["For the marinated cherry tomatoes: Toast the coriander seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.", "Transfer to a mortar and pestle and crack.", "Allow to cool.", "Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.", "Make a small ""x"" incision at the bottom of each tomato.", "Blanch the cherry tomatoes for 1 minute and immediately transfer them to a large bowl filled with ice water (an ice bath).", "Allow the tomatoes to cool, and then peel the tomatoes and discard the skins.", "In a medium bowl, mix together the coriander, peeled tomatoes, onions, olive oil, ginger juice, basil, mint, vinegar, and garlic.", "Season with salt and pepper, cover, and allow the tomato mixture to sit at room temperature for 4 hours.", "For the chicken: Combine the olive oil, basil and garlic in a large bowl.", "Add the chicken breasts, making sure to coat all sides with the marinade.", "Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.", "Preheat the grill to medium heat.", "Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with a towel.", "Sprinkle with salt and pepper.", "Add chicken breasts and grill for around 5 minutes on each side, depending on how hot your grill is, or until cooked through.", "Serve the chicken with some of the marinated tomatoes on top."]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Breast with Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Chicken Breast with Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

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