Grilled Chicken Paillards with Cilantro-Mint Dressing Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Paillards with Cilantro-Mint Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 jalapeno, sliced (with seeds); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, tenders removed and reserved for another use

Servings: persons

1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 jalapeno, sliced (with seeds)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, tenders removed and reserved for another use

1
Light a grill or preheat a cast-iron grill pan.
2
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, mint, garlic, jalapeno and sugar and pulse until chopped.
3
Add the water, lime juice and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the grapeseed oil and process until fairly smooth; season with salt and pepper.
4
Lightly pound the breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
5
Brush the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of grapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill over a moderately hot fire, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
7
Transfer the chicken to plates, spoon some of the dressing on top and serve, passing extra dressing on the side.

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, 1 garlic clove, smashed, 1 jalapeno, sliced (with seeds), and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Paillards with Cilantro-Mint Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Grilled Chicken Paillards with Cilantro-Mint Dressing

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