Best 8 Grilled Chicken With Spelt Pear And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our grilled chicken with spelt, pear, and watercress salad, a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The succulent grilled chicken, marinated in a zesty blend of herbs and spices, takes center stage, while the nutty spelt, sweet pears, and peppery watercress add a symphony of flavors. This salad is not just a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and artful arrangement.

In addition to the main recipe, we have included variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we offer a grilled halloumi and roasted vegetable salad, where succulent halloumi cheese replaces the chicken, accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables. If you're seeking a low-carb alternative, our grilled chicken with cauliflower rice and avocado salsa is a perfect choice, featuring flavorful cauliflower rice instead of spelt and a refreshing avocado salsa.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH COBB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 cup buttermilk
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices bacon
3 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a large bowl and add the onion, 3/4 cup buttermilk, the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; reserve the drippings for the dressing. Chop the bacon.
  • Fill a small bowl with ice water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the eggs and cook 4 minutes, then transfer 1 egg to the ice water using a slotted spoon. Continue cooking the remaining 2 eggs until hard-boiled, 6 more minutes; drain and let cool.
  • Make the dressing: Remove the 4-minute egg from the ice water and carefully peel (it will be soft); transfer to a blender. Add the vegetable oil, reserved bacon drippings, remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and blend until smooth and slightly thick, about 1 minute. Refrigerate while you cook the chicken, at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Lightly brush with vegetable oil. Drain the chicken and onion, discarding the garlic; pat the chicken dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Grill the onion, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 10 minutes; roughly chop.
  • Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Toss the romaine, grilled onion, tomato, avocado, blue cheese and 1/4 cup of the dressing in a large bowl. Divide the chicken among plates and top with the salad; top with the bacon and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and season with pepper.

GINGER CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper (remove seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 plum tomato, halved
Kosher salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 21/4 pounds), quartered
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
2 bunches watercress, tough stems removed
White rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Put all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions in a blender; add the ginger, jalapeno, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, tomato and 1/4 teaspoon salt and blend until smooth. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken and mushrooms to the slow cooker and stir to coat. Cover and cook on low, 4 hours.
  • Roughly chop the watercress and stir into the slow cooker. Serve the chicken and vegetables with rice; top with the reserved scallions.

SPELT WHEAT, PEAR, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 cup spelt whole-wheat berries
1 lemon, juiced, about 1/4 cup
2 firm, but ripe eating pears such as Anjou, Bartlett or Comice, cored
1/4 bulb fennel
2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed, (about 6 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-olive oil
Freshly grated black pepper
2 to 3-ounce piece Gruyere or aged Gouda

Steps:

  • Bring a generously salted medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the spelt and return to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until the berries are tender but not mushy 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Put the lemon juice in medium bowl. Thinly slice both the pears, and fennel lengthwise, with a mandoline into the bowl. Toss with the lemon juice. Add the spelt berries, watercress, and olive oil and toss to dress evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among 4 plates and, using a vegetable peeler, shave the Gruyere or Gouda cheese over each plate. Serve.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



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Mellow pears contrast the strong flavors of gorgonzola in this bright, lightly creamy salad. It's all finished with a sweet-tart dressing of onion, mustard and red wine vinegar. It makes a lovely first course, or simply treat it as two servings, rather than four, and serve it as a light lunch.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup coarsely chopped cippolini or other sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Sea salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces watercress (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed
4 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced into 16 small slabs
2 ripe pears, cored, quartered and cut in wedges, or 4 fresh figs, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, mustard, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and grapeseed oil in a food processor or blender. Purée until onion is very fine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Rinse and dry the watercress. In a large bowl, season watercress with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Arrange cheese and fruit on four salad plates and top with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEAR, BRIE AND PECANS



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This salad is also great using apples and cheddar instead of pear and brie. *Tip: make sure your brie is chilled to make cubing easier*

Provided by Crystal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 cups torn mixed greens
1 pear, sliced
4 ounces brie cheese, cubed
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • whisk together mustard, oil, thyme, salt and pepper; brush over chicken.
  • place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat or under broiler; close lid and cook, turning once, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  • transfer to cutting board; slice thinly and keep warm.
  • Dressing.
  • whisk together oil, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, chives, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • add greens, pear, cheese and pecans; toss to coat.
  • divide salad among 4 plates and top with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 660.6, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 34.7

PEAR CHICKEN SALAD



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This beautiful, flavorful salad from Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah is sprinkled with feta cheese, sweetened cranberries and walnuts for extra depth, pop, and crunch. -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • On each of four salad plates, arrange the greens, pear, chicken, feta cheese, cranberries and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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Smoky charred grilled chicken combines with bright peas and herbs in a salad that's fresh and hearty. Grilling the chicken ahead of time makes it even easier to put together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 or 4 lemons), divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic (4 cloves), divided
5 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (10 to 11 ounces each)
12 chicken drumsticks
2 cups shelled fresh peas (from 2 pounds in pods)
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, plus 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (from 2 bunches)
1 to 2 heads butterhead lettuce such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed and separated into leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon garlic. Pour over chicken, and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Cook peas in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, and submerge in ice water to stop the cooking and retain color.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat or set up grill for indirect heat. Remove chicken from marinade, and grill chicken, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes for drumsticks and 20 to 25 minutes for breasts. Let cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, cut chicken breasts into thick slices.
  • Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon garlic, the shallot, mustard, salt, and chopped mint in a medium bowl. Arrange lettuce, whole mint leaves, and peas on a large serving platter. Toss chicken in dressing, and arrange on salad. Pour remaining dressing over salad.

CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS SALAD



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Cooking chicken on a hot grill (or grill pan) sears the surface of the food, giving it a full, intense flavor. For fast meals at lunch or dinner, try thinly pounded chicken breasts because they cook through in just a few minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Lay chicken flat. Holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface, split each chicken breast in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap and pound each piece with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small pan until 1/4 inch thick. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and sprinkle with cumin.
  • Clean and oil grill. Grill chicken until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. To bowl with dressing, add watercress, radishes, and avocado and toss to combine. Serve chicken topped with watercress salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

Summarise all the tips and conclude the article about the Grilled Chicken with Spelt Pear, and Watercress Salad:

Tips:

  • For a flavorful marinade, opt for ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs that can penetrate the chicken and enhance its taste.
  • Preheating the grill to a medium-high temperature ensures the chicken is cooked evenly and prevents sticking to the grill grates.
  • Grilling the chicken in batches helps prevent overcrowding and promotes even cooking.
  • Cooking the chicken over indirect heat during the final stage allows it to finish cooking thoroughly without overdrying.
  • Using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken ensures it reaches a safe 165°F (74°C).
  • Grilling the pears imparts a smoky flavor and caramelized texture, making them a delicious addition to the salad.
  • Tossing the salad dressing with the greens just before serving keeps the salad crisp and prevents wilting.

Conclusion:

The Grilled Chicken with Spelt Pear and Watercress Salad is a delightful and healthy meal that combines succulent grilled chicken, sweet and savory pears, crisp watercress, and a zesty dressing. This dish is not only flavorful and satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a balanced and delicious meal. Whether you're grilling in your backyard or cooking in your kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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