GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPELT, PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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Grilled Chicken with Spelt, Pear and Watercress Salad image

This well-balanced meal has it all!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for brushing
1 cup whole wheat spelt berries
Four 6- to 7-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
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)
One 2- to 3-ounce piece Gruyere or aged Gouda

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat and brush some oil onto the grates.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the spelt and return to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the berries are tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Grill until nicely marked and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside to rest.
  • Put the lemon juice in medium bowl. Thinly slice the pears and the fennel lengthwise with a mandoline into the bowl. Toss with the lemon juice. Add the spelt, watercress and oil . Toss to dress evenly. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
  • Divide the salad and chicken evenly among four plates. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Gruyere or Gouda cheese over each plate. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 135 milligrams, Sodium 730 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Arbindkumar Yadav
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


Shante Tasby
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Dae jayyy
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great way to add some color and flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Favorite 1
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephanie P
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great way to add some flavor to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


K F
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakeel Akhter
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


ahmed chhipa
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Apon Manush
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salad was a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.


Rahul Sha
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the salad is a great way to add some color and flavor to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy wee


The_capspreston_31 Preston
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salad was a great way to add some freshness to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Baraa Tarabishi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Karimul Haque
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the salad was light and flavorful.


Busa Thwala
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pear and watercress salad was a refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.