Chicken Brussels Sprouts Salad Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon pieces for about 6 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• Add 1 clove minced garlic and 1 small chopped shallot to the same skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
• Add 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine and then set aside and keep warm.
• Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side until cooked in the center, golden brown on the outside and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups trimmed and sliced Brussels sprouts, cooked garlic and shallot, ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup croutons and the warm, prepared salad dressing. Toss to coat and combine.
• Top the Brussels sprouts salad with crispy bacon, cooked chicken and drizzle with any remaining dressing, to serve.

CHICKEN & BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts and shallots; cook and stir until browned and tender, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with salt; drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Cook 2-3 minutes, reducing liquid and stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Combine chicken, romaine, red pepper and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss with Brussels sprouts mixture and balsamic vinaigrette. Top with pistachios and dried cranberries; serve with goat cheese if desired.

CHILE-RUBBED CHICKEN BREAST WITH KALE, QUINOA AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa, season with salt and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer over medium-low, and cook until the quinoa has absorbed the water, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the chipotle powder, oregano and 1 grated garlic clove. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub the chipotle mixture evenly over the meat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon, shallots and remaining grated garlic until combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil until thick and emulsified. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked quinoa, kale, Brussels sprouts and almonds together until combined. Add the dressing and cheese and toss lightly until coated; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the mixture among 4 serving plates and top each with a sliced chicken breast. Serve immediately.

SKILLET HOT HONEY CHICKEN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Mix 1 tablespoon of the hot sauce and 1 tablespoon of the honey together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Whisk the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, remaining 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss until combined.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the panko, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the panko is golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a small bowl and stir in the chives; set aside.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
• Add the chicken and any juices left in the bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes. Fold in the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey until just combined. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Add the Brussels sprouts and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet and toss to combine with any residual juices and oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are bright green and starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, until the sprouts are tender and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Divide the Brussels sprouts among four bowls and top each with some chicken. Drizzle the reserved hot sauce-honey mixture over the chicken, then sprinkle each serving with some of the panko mixture.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat for 1 minute.
• Add olive oil, followed by sliced Brussels sprouts.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 to 9 minutes, until sprouts are lightly charred.
• After removing from heat, transfer to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies and hot sauce.
• Pour dressing over the Brussels sprouts and gently toss to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
• Serve warm.