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Grilled Chicken and Watercress Salad with Canadian Bacon

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  • Serves 4
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Average (16 Ratings): 4 out of 5 stars

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1. Ingredients

  1. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  2. 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
  3. 10 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  4. freshly ground pepper
  5. 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  6. 1/2 cup diced whole wheat bread (1/2-inch)
  7. 1 1/2 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  8. 1/4 cup golden raisins
  9. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  10. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  11. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  12. Salt
  13. 2 bunches watercress (6 ounces each), thick stems discarded
  14. 1/4 cup walnut pieces

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 415 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Sugars: 7 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

The Good News: This dish offers a fitness-minded mix of lean chicken and calcium-packed watercress. Canadian bacon, with just a fraction of the calories and fat of bacon, gives the salad a slightly sweet and salty flavor.

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