CHALLENGE: GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGE

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Challenge: Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage image

Provided by Michael Proietti

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 15 to 20 appetizer portions or 8 full portions

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups olive oil
1 bunch basil, leaves only
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus a pinch
5 cloves garlic
2 pounds thinly sliced chicken breast
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 pounds sausage, sweet or spicy
1 bunch broccoli rabe
3 portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf Italian bread
1 bunch arugula, leaves only
10 grape tomatoes, halved
Provolone slices

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine 1 cup olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes and 2 cloves garlic. Puree until blended and thick. Pour into a shallow baking dish and add the chicken. Toss to coat and marinate the chicken while finishing the dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet. Crush 3 garlic cloves and set aside. Heat 1 cup olive oil in the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until golden. Remove sausage from casings and add to the skillet. Saute the sausage until browned.
  • In the boiling water, blanch the broccoli rabe until just soft but still crunchy. Transfer rabe to a bowl of ice water. Remove from water, drain on paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Grill the chicken until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • To the browned sausage, add the mushrooms and saute until mushrooms start getting soft. Add the rabe, the chicken stock and a pinch of red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the bread and lay out on a serving plate. Spoon some of the broccoli rabe/sausage mixture over top, then cover each with 1 chicken breast and 1 thigh. Top with arugula, tomatoes and sliced provolone cheese. Then drizzle some of the broccoli rabe sauce over top, to wilt the arugula, and serve immediately.

Edna lee Burge
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Brandon Ochoa
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Rex Jackson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the broccoli rabe is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sausage, which adds a nice savory touch. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal o


Chrissy MacPhail
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Jalal Ahammed
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli rabe, but I loved this dish. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different green vegetable.


k.r Siva
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Angel Nuño
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I made this dish for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the broccoli rabe was tender and slightly bitter, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Avadelle Bills
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Prabhu Ahir
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli rabe was slightly bitter, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I would definitely make this again.


Awais Thaheem
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This was my first time cooking broccoli rabe and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a nice bitter taste that paired well with the chicken and sausage. I will definitely be making this dish again.


DJ PARADOX
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broccoli rabe was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Guru Zonda
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the broccoli rabe was tender and slightly bitter, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.