The combination of arugula, peaches, tomato, bulgur, along with the chicken is amazing. You can substitute bulgur with quinoa or whole-wheat couscous.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups packed arugula
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup bulgur
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 pound chicken breasts cutlet
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine bulgur and water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water, then again drain well.
- Transfer to a paper towel and let it dry.
- Meanwhile, grease a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over high.
- Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper and grill chicken for 7 to 8 minutes or until done, turning occasionally.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a cutting board and allow it to cool for 3 minutes then slice against the grain into strips.
- Now combine arugula, peaches, tomatoes, and bulgur in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in oil, vinegar, honey, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt until coated.
- Divide salad among 4 serving plates and top each plate evenly with chicken strips.