Sriracha Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

SPICY SRIRACHA GRILLED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Prepare gas grill to medium heat. Cut each (8oz) chicken breast horizontally nearly through, open like book and pound to 1/2-inch. Season both sides with pinches of salt and pepper.
• 2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice whisked with Sriracha.
• 3. Marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• 4. Oil grill. Grill chicken, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side, until meat tests 160 internally.
• 5. Let rest while preparing the salad.
• 6. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 Tbsps lemon juice with the olive oil, agave, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk well.
• 7. In a medium bowl, gently toss arugula, watermelon, tomatoes, Feta, basil, and half of the dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 8. Divide salad mixture among 4 plates. Top with chicken, sliced, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
• 9. Cook's note: Though you can substitute another hot sauce for the Sriracha sauce in a pinch, we love this for its flavor, not just its heat!

SRIRACHA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and pat dry chicken breast halves. Place chicken in a plastic baggie along with sriracha chili sauce and oil, squishing to evenly disperse marinade. Refrigerate and marinade 4 hours.
• Remove marinated breast and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt. Place breasts under broiler or on grill, cooking until no longer pink in center and juices run clear, about 5-10 minutes on each side. Let cool then cut into diagonal ¼ inch slices; set aside. This step can be done early in the day or even the day before.
• Divide between 2 plates the mixed greens, tomato halves and red onion. Place on top one cut-up breast per plate then top with bacon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Drizzle over salad dressing.