Grilled Chicken Caprese Dense Bean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shuck the corn.
  2. 2Shuck the corn.
  3. 3Shuck the corn.
  4. 4Rub a Mediterranean spice blend generously into chicken thighs.
  5. 5Rub a Mediterranean spice blend generously into chicken thighs.
  6. 6Rub a Mediterranean spice blend generously into chicken thighs.
  7. 7Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  8. 8Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  9. 9Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  10. 10Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for about 7 minutes until crispy, brown, and 165°F internally.
  11. 11Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for about 7 minutes until crispy, brown, and 165°F internally.
  12. 12Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for about 7 minutes until crispy, brown, and 165°F internally.
  13. 13Cook the corn for a little longer until it has a nice char.
  14. 14Cook the corn for a little longer until it has a nice char.
  15. 15Cook the corn for a little longer until it has a nice char.
  16. 16Place the chicken and corn on a wire rack to rest and cool.
  17. 17Place the chicken and corn on a wire rack to rest and cool.
  18. 18Place the chicken and corn on a wire rack to rest and cool.
  19. 19Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
  20. 20Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
  21. 21Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
  22. 22Finely chiffonade fresh basil.
  23. 23Finely chiffonade fresh basil.
  24. 24Finely chiffonade fresh basil.
  25. 25Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas.
  26. 26Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas.
  27. 27Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas.
  28. 28Rinse and drain one can of white beans.
  29. 29Rinse and drain one can of white beans.
  30. 30Rinse and drain one can of white beans.
  31. 31Drain one container of mini mozzarella balls and cut them in half.
  32. 32Drain one container of mini mozzarella balls and cut them in half.
  33. 33Drain one container of mini mozzarella balls and cut them in half.
  34. 34Slice the corn off the cob.
  35. 35Slice the corn off the cob.
  36. 36Slice the corn off the cob.
  37. 37Once the chicken is fully rested and cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  38. 38Once the chicken is fully rested and cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  39. 39Once the chicken is fully rested and cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  40. 40Prepare the dressing by combining two parts olive oil, the juice of one lemon, balsamic vinegar, mustard, seasoning, and honey.
  41. 41Prepare the dressing by combining two parts olive oil, the juice of one lemon, balsamic vinegar, mustard, seasoning, and honey.
  42. 42Prepare the dressing by combining two parts olive oil, the juice of one lemon, balsamic vinegar, mustard, seasoning, and honey.
  43. 43Use a milk frother to mix the dressing until it is extra creamy and smooth.
  44. 44Use a milk frother to mix the dressing until it is extra creamy and smooth.
  45. 45Use a milk frother to mix the dressing until it is extra creamy and smooth.
  46. 46Combine all ingredients in a large bowl: white beans, chickpeas, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped chicken, and corn.
  47. 47Combine all ingredients in a large bowl: white beans, chickpeas, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped chicken, and corn.
  48. 48Combine all ingredients in a large bowl: white beans, chickpeas, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped chicken, and corn.
  49. 49Add fresh avocado to the bowl for creaminess.
  50. 50Add fresh avocado to the bowl for creaminess.
  51. 51Add fresh avocado to the bowl for creaminess.
  52. 52Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together.
  53. 53Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together.
  54. 54Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together.
  55. 55Add the fresh basil to the salad and mix it in.
  56. 56Add the fresh basil to the salad and mix it in.
  57. 57Add the fresh basil to the salad and mix it in.

Ingredients

  • Corn
  • Corn
  • Corn
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Mediterranean spice blend
  • Mediterranean spice blend
  • Mediterranean spice blend
  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas
  • 1 can White beans
  • 1 can White beans
  • 1 can White beans
  • 1 container Mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 container Mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 container Mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Lemon
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Mustard
  • Mustard
  • Mustard
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Avocados
  • Avocados
  • Avocados

Equipment

GrillTongsWire rackCutting boardKnifeStrainerBowlMilk frother

Tips

  • This recipe keeps really well for a couple of days in the fridge.