Grilled Lemon-Dijon Chicken Thighs with Arugula Salad
Photo: Randy Dausch; Styling: Lindsey Lower
This light, quick main is perfect for warmer months. If you have 5 extra minutes, grill some vegetables to toss into the salad; try asparagus or red onion.
How to Make It
Step 1
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Combine chicken, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, Dijon, and garlic in a bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 4 minutes. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Place chicken on a cutting board. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Step 2
Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, shallots, vinegar, and honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to dissolve honey. Add tomatoes and arugula; toss to coat. Place 1 1/2 cups arugula mixture on each of 4 plates; top evenly with sliced chicken.
Chef's Notes
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Really good
My family aren't a big fan of arugula so I did a mix of arugula and some other greens. Served with some sliced french bread - a great foccacia bread would be great too - for a quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Will definitely make this again.
JillyBurke's Review
Tastes like something out of a restaurant. Light, tasty. Hubby used the outdoor grill which probably added some flavor.
ksmith6103's Review
I'm not usually a chicken thigh fan but this chicken was moist and flavorful and I would have definitely had seconds. The dressing was tasty and I agree with some of the other reviews that the addition of some grilled veggies to this salad could make it even more delicious. Will make again.
tshrimpy's Review
My husband is not a chicken thigh fan and really liked these and wants me to make them again. I did not have lemon juice on hand, so I substituted 1tsp white vinegar. I think the juice would have added a nice touch of freshness to it, so definitely will do that next time.
sukeedog's Review
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clc1040's Review
Really simple. Really tasty. Served it with some boiled new potatoes I bought at the farmer's market today.
Beth95018's Review
Quick and easy to make and very delicious!
tnwalsh's Review
Really good, quick, easy and light. We don't like our dressing so sweet so next time I would reduce the honey by half and use half balsamic and half red wine vinegar dressing.
dkrueger34's Review
Chicken was tender, juicy and flavorful. Arugula salad and dressing was great. It came together quickly and easily. My family (including kids) loved it. Will make it again.
kristymos's Review