Grilled Chicken Breasts On Mesclun Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Breasts On Mesclun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Cooking spray; 6 cups mesclun (gourmet salad greens); 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 4 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Cooking spray
6 cups mesclun (gourmet salad greens)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
4 lemon wedges

1
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Combine cumin, paprika, salt, and peppers in a large zip-top plastic bag. Brush vegetable oil over chicken; add chicken to bag. Seal bag; shake to coat.
2
Prepare grill or broiler. Place chicken on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
3
Place greens in a large bowl. Combine vinegar, marmalade, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir with a whisk until blended. Pour over greens; toss well to coat. Place 1 1/2 cups salad mixture on each of 4 plates. Cut each chicken breast across grain into thin slices; arrange on top of each salad. Serve with lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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.

Variations & substitutions

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Breasts On Mesclun falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Chicken Breasts On Mesclun

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