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Chicken paillard with tomato, cucumber and mozzarella salad

Contributed By: siffcook
Today Show, Charlie Palmer

Ingredients

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 Jersey tomatoes, washed and sliced into wedges
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced thickly
1 Small red onion, peeled, halved, and sliced thin
4 Balls mozzarella cheese, cut into large cubes
4 cups Stale bread cubes
8 Basil leaves
3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup Olive oil
 Coarse salt and fresh-ground pepper

Preparation

Holding chicken breast flat to a cutting board, slice into the middle of the meat with a thin sharp knife, holding the knife parallel to the board. Cut 3/4 of the way through the breast. Open up to lay flat, lay on a piece of plastic wrap drizzled with olive oil, cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Gently pound the chicken portions with a meat cleaver (not a meat tenderizer) flipping the portion halfway through until it is an even 1/4 inch thick all the way around.

Remove the plastic and season each with salt and fresh ground pepper.

Place each portion onto a lightly oiled grill (or grill pan), flip after one minute and cook for an additional minute.

Combine remaining ingredients. Toss with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Place the salad in the center of the plate, and top with the grilled chicken.


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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree