Chicken Paillard

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Try this chicken paillard recipe for a super-easy, simple chicken dish with lemon juice lending a fresh taste. It's very refreshing for an outdoor barbecue or spring dinner. Pairs well with a dry white wine.

Submitted by Megan
Updated on November 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Chicken:

  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ⅓ cup dry white wine (Optional)

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 small shallot, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

Salad:

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 4 cups trimmed arugula

  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Whisk wine, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, make the salad: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to combine.

  3. Cook the chicken: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate, or heat a skillet over high heat.

  4. Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  5. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Plate chicken with arugula salad on top.

Recipe Tips

Use grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes if desired, or for a more colorful dish, use multi-colored tomatoes.

If you find arugula too bitter, you can substitute spring mix, spinach, or romaine lettuce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 388mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 535mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.