Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound crusty peasant-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups); 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3/4 cup finely chopped inner (very pale green) celery ribs and leaves; 1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Gaeta or Nicoise, halved and pitted; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), halved; vegetable oil for brushing chicken; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces; Garnish: whole celery leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 pound crusty peasant-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup finely chopped inner (very pale green) celery ribs and leaves
1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Gaeta or Nicoise, halved and pitted
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), halved
vegetable oil for brushing chicken
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
Garnish: whole celery leaves

1
Preheat broiler.
2
On a large baking sheet spread bread in one layer and toast under broiler about 4 inches from heat until pale golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
3
Cool bread.
4
Bread may be toasted 2 days ahead and kept in a sealable bag at room temperature.
5
In a bowl toss together bread, tomatoes, chopped celery, olives, onion, and capers.
6
In a blender or small food processor blend together vinegar, garlic paste, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and drizzle over salad.
7
Toss salad well and let stand at room temperature while grilling chicken.
8
Prepare grill.
9
Brush chicken with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
Grill chicken on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.
11
(Alternatively, chicken may be grilled in 2 batches in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
12
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cool.
13
Stir basil into salad.
14
Slice chicken on the diagonal and serve with salad.
15
Garnish each serving with whole celery leaves.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound crusty peasant-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups), 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 3/4 cup finely chopped inner (very pale green) celery ribs and leaves, 1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Gaeta or Nicoise, halved and pitted, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Bread Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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