Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, (skin removed (no bone)*)
  • 5 cups Romaine, ((or cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
  • 1 avocado, (sliced)
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup mini mozzarella / bocconcini cheese balls
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, (thinly sliced)
  • Salt and pepper, (to season)

Instruction

  • Whisk marinade ingredients together to combine. Place chicken into a shallow dish; pour 4 tablespoons of the dressing / marinade onto the chicken and stir around to evenly coat chicken. Reserve the untouched marinade to use as a dressing.
  • Heat about one teaspoon of oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and grill or sear chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
  • Slice chicken into strips and prepare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken. Top with basil strips; drizzle with the remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper; serve.