Balsamic Herb Chicken Salad With Grapes And Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
• To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.

Steps:

• Heat oil in large non-stick skillet and cook onion until tender. Stir in garlic and chicken. Cook chicken until golden brown. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and let simmer for 1 minutes. Stir in honey and Dijon and toss to coat. Add pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Top mixed greens with chicken mixture and fresh grated Parmesan.

Steps:

• Pat the chicken pieces dry and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Mix the balsamic, mustard and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved; set aside. Divide the arugula between 2 large plates or bowls. Heat oil in a 10 or 12" heavy saute pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Cook the prepared chicken until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme or basil and cook one minute. Pour in the vinegar mixture and cook until thick and glossy, about one minute. Remove pan from heat, check seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Top arranged greens with the chicken and warm sauce. Sprinkle with grapes and cheese and serve.