Grilled Citrus Chicken with Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Citrus Chicken with Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Zest and juice of 1 lime; Zest and juice of 1 orange; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 bunch watercress, washed and slightly torn into pieces; 1 sack (about 6 ounces) of prewashed arugula; 4 to 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

Zest and juice of 1 lime
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 large garlic clove, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch watercress, washed and slightly torn into pieces
1 sack (about 6 ounces) of prewashed arugula
4 to 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
Heat a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Combine the zest of the lime, orange, and lemon in a bowl, then add the garlic and the juice of the orange.
3
Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the EVOO.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Turn the chicken in the mixture and let it hang out for 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Grill or panfry it for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
7
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the salad.
8
For the salad dressing, combine the juice of the lime and lemon with salt and pepper.
9
Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO and reserve.
10
In a large bowl combine the watercress, arugula, goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
11
Toss with the dressing.
12
Slice the chicken on an angle and serve it atop a pile of the salad.

907

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Zest and juice of 1 lime, Zest and juice of 1 orange, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 large garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Citrus Chicken with Goat Cheese 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.

Grilled Citrus Chicken with Goat Cheese Salad

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