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Chicken Paillard with Lemon Salad

Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Cuisine: Chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Amy

Ingredients


Lemon Salad:

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups trimmed arugula-spinach mixed salad
  • 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved


Chicken:

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • Organic Coconut oil

Instructions

Lemon Salad:

  • Combine lemon rind, juice, oil, and garlic in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • When ready to serve add arugula, spinach and tomatoes and toss well, making sure to coat leaves evenly. Set aside.

Chicken:

  • Place chicken breasts between wax paper or inside a ziplock bag. Pound each piece to 1/4” thickness.
  • Remove from bag and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper
  • Melt coconut oil in heavy pan set over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook an addition 4-5 minutes. Chicken should be golden brown on each side with internal temperature of 160°. {Do not overcrowd pan, cook in batches if necessary}
  • Remove chicken and plate, before serving, place a handful of dressed lettuce and tomatoes on top of each cooked chicken breast.
  • Serve.