Grilled Balsamic Chicken Salad a la Waldorf
(recipe serving size – 4-6 people)
For the chicken:
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (2 pieces)
1 tb olive oil
1 tb balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Cooking spray for the grill pan
Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and spices in a bowl. Pierce chicken breasts with a fork and place the chicken into a ziplock bag. Pour the marinade into the bag, moving the chicken around to make sure the pieces are coated completely. Let the chicken marinade for 30 minutes outside of the refrigerator or in the refrigerator for up to overnight.
Place your grill pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is very hot, coat the pan with cooking spray and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the poultry is cooked all the way through. Tent the chicken while cooking with aluminum foil to aid the cooking process.
Remove the pan from the heat. Place the chicken onto a plate and let it cool. Once the temperature of the poultry has gone down, cut the chicken roughly into 1/2 inch cubes and place the chicken in the refrigerator.
For the dressing:
1 1/2 cups of greek yogurt
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tb parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp sriracha
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Combine the ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
For the fruit and vegetable additions:
6 oz grape tomatoes
4 oz red seedless grapes
3 oz pecans
2 stalks of celery
Cut each of the tomatoes and the grapes in half. Coarsely chop the pecans. Slice the stalks of celery length-wise down the center and then cross-wise into roughly 1/4 inch pieces.
Bringing it all together:
Chopped parsley for garnish
Cracked black pepper for garnish and additional heat
In a large serving bowl, combine the chicken with the fruit and vegetables. Pour the dressing over the content in the bowl and stir in a gentle folding manner to coat. Seal the serving dish with plastic wrap and let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour, giving time for the chicken to absorb some of the dressing.
Garnish with the chopped parsley and cracked black pepper and rest is up to you!
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