Grilled Chicken Caprese Dense Bean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shuck the corn.
  2. 2Rub Mediterranean spice blend into the chicken thighs.
  3. 3Sear the chicken thighs on a preheated medium-high grill for about 7 minutes on each side until crispy, brown, and 165 internal.
  4. 4Cook the corn until it has a nice char.
  5. 5Put everything on a wire rack to rest and cool.
  6. 6Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
  7. 7Finely chiffonade fresh basil.
  8. 8Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas and one can of white beans.
  9. 9Drain one container of mini mozzarella balls and cut those in half.
  10. 10Slice the corn off the cob.
  11. 11Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  12. 12Start on the dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, seasoning, and honey.
  13. 13Use a milk frother dressing mixer hack until it is extra creamy and smooth.
  14. 14Put everything in a big bowl.
  15. 15Scoop in fresh avocados.
  16. 16Pour the dressing over it and mix everything up.

Ingredients

  • corn
  • olive oil
  • Mediterranean spice blend
  • chicken thighs
  • cherry tomatoes
  • fresh basil
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 container mini mozzarella balls
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 parts olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • balsamic vinegar
  • mustard
  • seasoning
  • honey

Equipment

grillwire rackcutting boardknifestrainermilk frother dressing mixer

Tips

  • This recipe keeps well for a couple of days in the fridge or is perfect straight up.