Grilled Chicken and Watercress Salad with Canadian Bacon
Grilled Chicken and Watercress Salad with Canadian Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 404 calories, 42g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up chicken breast halves, sherry vinegar, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the golden raisins you could follow this main course with the Apple Crumble with Golden Raisins as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.
Instructions
In a large dish, combine the garlic with the rosemary, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
Spread the diced bread on a pie plate and bake for 5 minutes. In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
Add the Canadian bacon and raisins and cook over moderately high heat until the bacon is browned, 1 minute.
Transfer to a small plate.
Add 1 tablespoon of the vinegar to the skillet, then scrape it onto the plate.
In a small bowl, mix the mustard with the lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
Season the chicken with salt and grill over a hot fire until lightly charred and just cooked, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer to a carving board.
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, walnuts, croutons, Canadian bacon and raisins.
Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Cut each breast into 3 crosswise pieces on the bias. Mound the salad on plates, top with the chicken and serve.