Chicken Panzanella Food

INSTANT POT WINTER CHICKEN PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons schmaltz, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake until deep golden and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Place the pancetta on the same baking sheet and bake until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and let cool, about 5 minutes. Crumble the pancetta and set aside.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to saute on high (see Cook's Note) and wait for it to say "hot" (this should take about 4 minutes). Add the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons schmaltz and stir until the butter melts, about 1 minute. Add the chard stems and the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Turn the machine off and add the chicken breasts.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set the pot to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl and shred. Add the chard leaves to the pot and stir constantly until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the bread cubes and the shredded chicken and stir until well combined. Serve in bowls with the pancetta on top and lemon wedges on the side.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARBELLA PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Whisk the olives, olive brine, vinegar, apricot preserves, capers and brine, brown sugar, oregano, 1/3 cup of the olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Combine 1/4 cup of the dressing with the fruit in another medium bowl, cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. Combine 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing with the chicken in a third medium bowl, cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining dressing.
• Preheat a large grill pan or a grill over medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved dressing, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
• Grill the chicken and fruit, flipping the chicken halfway through and turning the fruit frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the fruit is caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
• Grill the bread, flipping occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tear into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle. Right before serving, grill the lettuce, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted and charred in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the serving platter and toss with the torn bread. Slice the chicken and arrange it, along with the fruit, over the bread and greens. Drizzle with the warm dressing and season with salt and pepper.

PANZANELLA WITH CRISP CHICKEN SKIN

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Using a large chef's knife, mince 1 of the smashed garlic cloves. Add a pinch of salt and using the flat side of your knife, smash into a fine paste. Add garlic paste to the tomatoes along with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil until the mixture is thickened. Remove the skin from the chicken, shred the meat and combine with the vinaigrette. Roughly chop the chicken skin and set aside.
• In a 10-inch skillet over high heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil. When oil is shimmering, add the chicken skin and capers. Cook while stirring occasionally until the skin is crisp and the capers are beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
• In the same pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, bread cubes, the remaining smashed garlic clove, 1 sprig of fresh thyme or 1 sprig of fresh oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until toasted and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely. When cool, discard the garlic and thyme and add bread cubes to the tomato mixture. Add the leaves of the remaining uncooked thyme or oregano, the shredded chicken and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter or individual plates and serve garnished with the capers, chicken skin, chopped basil, and freshly ground black pepper.

BAKED CHICKEN PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish, layer chicken, tomatoes, green onions and croutons. Drizzle with Italian dressing.
• Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.