Grilled Chicken Recipe With Chimichurri Salad

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Chargrilled chicken chimichurri salad

Name: Chargrilled chicken chimichurri salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: chicken breasts 2, small; dried oregano 1 tsp; dried chilli flakes 1 tsp; olive oil; extra-virgin olive oil; red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp; red onion 1/2, finely diced; garlic 1/2 small clove, crushed; rocket 2 handfuls; coriander a small bunch, leaves picked; flat-leaf parsley a small bunch, leaves picked

15 minutes
serves 2
Easy

We've added the punchy flavours of chimichurri sauce to this chicken salad recipe. Our quick and easy dish has less than 250 calories and is ready in 15 minutes, ideal for a healthy midweek meal

September 12, 2017 at 3:42 pm

*This recipe is gluten-free according to industry standards

Ingredients

chicken breasts 2, small
dried oregano 1 tsp
dried chilli flakes 1 tsp
olive oil

CHIMICHURRI SALAD

extra-virgin olive oil
red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp
red onion 1/2, finely diced
garlic 1/2 small clove, crushed
rocket 2 handfuls
coriander a small bunch, leaves picked
flat-leaf parsley a small bunch, leaves picked

Method

Step 1

Lay the two chicken breasts between clingfilm and bash until they are 1cm thick.
Step 2

Put in a bowl with the oregano, chilli flakes, some seasoning and 2 tsp olive oil.
Step 3

Whisk 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and the red wine vinegar together with some seasoning in a bowl and add the red onion and garlic.
Step 4

Heat a griddle pan to high and fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until chargrilled and cooked through.
Step 5

Rest on a plate for 2 minutes before slicing.
Step 6

Add the rocket, coriander and parsley leaves to the dressing and toss well.
Step 7

Pile onto plates and top with the sliced chicken and any resting juices.