Anna Pumps Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Grill the Chicken:
• Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.
• Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Make the Romesco:
• Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl .
• Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Assemble the Salad:
• Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat.
• Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken. Marinate, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Grill chicken on a well-oiled grill over hot coals or under a broiler, turning the pieces until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. (Discard any leftover marinade.) Cut chicken into bite-sized strips and place in a large bowl. Using a food processor, puree the dressing ingredients until smooth; pour over the chicken. Add onion rings, snap peas and cranberries. Season with pepper. Toss to blend. Add the arugula and toss lightly. This recipe yields 6 servings. Per serving: 350 calories, 10g carbohydrate, 35g protein, 18g fat, 90mg cholesterol.