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Grilled chicken paillard

Chicken cutlets are marinated and grilled quickly for a delicious flavorful diner that takes minutes to make!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled chicken paillard, grilled chicken paillard recipe, grilled chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets pounded thin.
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme and parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Lemon slices for garnishing optional

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet until they are a quarter inch thick and place them into a shallow bowl
  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and chopped herbs in a small bowl or jar.
  • Pour half of the marinade over the chicken breasts.
  • Add the dijon mustard and honey to the reserved marinade and set it aside.
  • Preheat a gas grill or indoor grill to medium to high heat.
  • Once the grill is hot, add the chicken breasts, reduce to medium heat; cover the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken over and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees f.
  • Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of baby arugula or field greens.

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Notes

Store leftover chicken paillard in an airtight container for 3 to four days in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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