SPICY SRIRACHA GRILLED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON SALAD

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What a delicious summer salad! Baby arugula is a great base that adds a touch of nuttiness. The addition of watermelon, basil, and Feta is a delightful flavor combination and gives the salad its fresh summery feel. Sriracha grilled chicken has just enough kick without dominating the flavors. Jess's slightly sweet and tangy...

Provided by Jess Grearson

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each), flattened to 1/2 inch
6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
1 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce
2 pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp agave syrup (honey may be substituted)
4 c baby arugula
3 c small-diced seedless watermelon, drained
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered and drained
1/2 c yellow cherry or pear tomatoes, quartered and drained
1/2 c Feta crumbles
1/2 c fresh basil, cut to chiffonade

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare gas grill to medium heat. Cut each (8oz) chicken breast horizontally nearly through, open like book and pound to 1/2-inch. Season both sides with pinches of salt and pepper.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice whisked with Sriracha.
  • 3. Marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Oil grill. Grill chicken, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side, until meat tests 160 internally.
  • 5. Let rest while preparing the salad.
  • 6. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 Tbsps lemon juice with the olive oil, agave, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk well.
  • 7. In a medium bowl, gently toss arugula, watermelon, tomatoes, Feta, basil, and half of the dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 8. Divide salad mixture among 4 plates. Top with chicken, sliced, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  • 9. Cook's note: Though you can substitute another hot sauce for the Sriracha sauce in a pinch, we love this for its flavor, not just its heat!

Abhie Pamor
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The watermelon salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


T _
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


hassan Ali SM
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the watermelon salad is a perfect complement.


Clement Makautse
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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 watermelon salad is a great way to cool things down.


yawer khan
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the watermelon salad is refreshing and light.


Larea
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. The chicken and watermelon salad are both delicious.


Kalungi Gracie
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This dish was easy to make and the results were great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the watermelon salad was a perfect complement.


Hafuz Khan
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I wasn't a fan of the spicy sriracha sauce, but the watermelon salad was refreshing.


Flash ForceFast
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the watermelon salad was delicious.


Cxrtified Spyder
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the watermelon salad was a nice refreshing side. Will definitely make this again.


Faisal HumaYan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the watermelon salad was a great complement.


Sherick Mahoua
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The sriracha gives the chicken a nice kick, while the watermelon salad is a perfect way to cool things down. Yum!


Adeel Ullah
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This grilled chicken and watermelon salad was a hit at our summer cookout! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the watermelon salad was refreshing and light. Will definitely make this again.