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RCI-MT.002.0051.001

Grilled Chicken & Arugula Salad

Savory grilled chicken and spicy arugula dressed with a citrus vinaigrette is sure better than that

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    2 unit
  • tightly packed arugula lettuce
    roughly chopped
    2 cups
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    plus more for the chicken (pick the good stuff)
    6 tbsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1 unit
  • Shaved Parmeggiano-Reggiano cheese (always shaved
    never grated)
    1 unit

Method

1
Brush both sides of chicken with extra-virgin olive oil. Season both sides liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2
Grill over a preheated charcoal grill, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
3
Move to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest 10 minutes before shredding with two forks.
4
Whisk together mustard and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season, if desired, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5
Toss chicken with lettuce and dressing. Top with shaved Parmeggianno-Reggiano cheese and serve chilled.