Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cucumber Salad

Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cucumber Salad
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cucumber Salad
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  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Served Person: 0
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free contains fish shellfish free dairy free
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2/3 upextra-virgin olive oil
  • finely grated zest from 1 large lemon
  • 2 inches anchovy paste (see tips)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1-1/4 lb. small red potatoes scrubbed and halved or quartered if large
  • 1/2-2/3 of a medium english (seedless) cucumber thinly sliced (i like to use a mandolin)
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes i like to use different colors but use whatever you have
  • 2 medium tomatoes i like to use different colored heirloom
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 cups leaf lettuce bib lettuce, arugula or baby spinach
  • smal basil leaves for garnish, if desired
  • Carbohydrate 13.8425060928592 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 0.400869215853453 g
  • Fiber 3.53920484898119 g
  • Protein 3.60805945718114 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0607781980919694 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 recipe (298g)
  • Sodium 2482.59668555446 mg
  • Sugar 10.303301243878 g
  • Trans Fat 0.105081737454399 g
  • Calories 58 calories

Peel garlic by smashing with the flat side of a knife on a work surface. Finely chop garlic then add ½ teaspoon salt and anchovy paste. Mash chopped garlic with the flat side of a large, sharp knife until a paste forms. (Here’s a great video on making a garlic paste.)Shake the oil, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, garlic paste, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper in a jar with a lid.Put the potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan. Add water to cover and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. (Exact time will depend on the size of your potatoes.) Drain potatoes well and then transfer to a medium size bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing,1/4teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to coat. (Dressing and potatoes can be made early in the day. Toss the potatoes with the dressing and seasonings, then after they cool down, store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature or warm a bit in the microwave before serving.)Toss the chicken in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of the dressing ½ tsp. salt, and â…› tsp. pepper. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal grill fire.Arrange the chicken on the grill. Cover the grill and cook, turning the chicken after about 5 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. For perfectly juicy chicken, use an instant thermometer. Internal temp should be right at 160°F. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.Slice the chicken. Divide lettuce between 4 dinner plates or shallow bowls, Arrange sliced chicken, tomato/cucumber salad and potatoes over lettuce. Drizzle chicken with a little more of the dressing. Pass extras dressing at the table.