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Basil, Blackberry, and Grilled Chicken Salad

Here's how you make Basil, Blackberry, and Grilled Chicken Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 8-ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups baby Arugula, packed (about 4 ounces)
  • 3 ounces fresh basil, stems removed and large leaves torn in half (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup slivered red onion
  • 6 ounces fresh blackberries
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450º). Brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

  • Step 2: Place the chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill, uncovered, about 5-6 minutes per side, until it reaches a temperature of 160º. Let stand 5 minutes and cut into slices.

  • Step 3: Whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

  • Step 4: Add the arugula, basil, and onion. Toss gently to coat.

  • Step 5: Divide the salad evenly among 4 salad plates. Top evenly with the chicken slices, blackberries, and cheese. Enjoy.

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