Lemon mint chicken on watercress
Lemon mint chicken on watercress
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs thinly sliced chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 dash Sea salt and coarsely ground fresh pepper
- 4 oz baby watercress
Instructions
- Heat medium skillet with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil, and let grill until nicely browned (20 minutes).
- From lemons, grate 1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 lemon peel and squeeze 3 tbsp juice. Using a large bowl, whisk lemon peel and juice, extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp until dressing is blended.
- Save 1/4 cup dressing. In large bowl, toss chicken cutlets with remaining dressing. Place chicken in skillet and cook 4 to 5 minutes until juices permeate the chicken nicely.
- To serve, cut the florets off a large head of broccoli. Steam until tender crisp.
- Top the watercress with the remainder of dressing.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped mint for garnish.
- Healthy Recipe serves 4 main dish servings. Excellent flavor.