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

Martuja Mim
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Pukhtoon
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the watercress salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Stiphan Thapa
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it could have used less salt.


Nwachukwu Eunice
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Caitlin McEnteggart
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This salad was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the watercress salad was so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mansurkhan
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think it could have used a bit more sweetness.


judith
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I loved this salad! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the watercress salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Tadebeel
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty! The watercress salad was especially refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ram Krishna Shrestha
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I tried this recipe and it was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The chicken was also a little dry.


STEAR erikral
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This salad was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the watercress salad was so fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the dressing, which was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Quardraline Hanks
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's also a healthy and refreshing meal. I love the addition of the grapefruit segments, which add a nice citrusy flavor.


Junior Rantlheng
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the watercress salad was so fresh and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a d


SOMEBODY TAYLOR
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the watercress salad was light and


China Hingle
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This chicken and watercress salad was a refreshing and delicious summer meal! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the watercress salad was crisp and flavorful. I especially appreciated the addition of the pine nuts, which added a lovely nutty flavor