Chicken Paillard

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Make this chicken paillard recipe for tender, wine-marinated grilled chicken paired with an arugula and tomato salad in a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 small shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 cups trimmed arugula
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

1 Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Whisk wine, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for 15 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, make the salad: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to combine.
3 Cook the chicken: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate, or heat a skillet over high heat.
4 Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Plate chicken with arugula salad on top.