Grilled Chicken Salad With Garlic Confit Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Salad With Garlic Confit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons Dijon or whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup pitted olives; 4 cups (packed) arugula (not baby); 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 3 roasted red peppers from a jar, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Servings: persons

1
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Bring garlic and oil just to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden brown and soft, 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain, reserving cloves and oil.
2
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Toss chicken and 2 tablespoons garlic oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred and just cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a board; let rest for 5 minutes.
3
Puree 8 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup garlic oil, Dijon mustard, and vinegar in a blender or mini-processor. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place remaining garlic cloves, olives, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl (cover and chill remaining oil for another use). Slice chicken on a diagonal; add to bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons dressing over; toss. Serve with remaining dressing.

1497

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 cup olive oil, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Salad With Garlic Confit 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken Salad With Garlic Confit

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Variations & substitutions

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