Add ½ cup (loosely packed) torn dill fronds and gently toss to distribute evenly. Meanwhile, toss 3–4 heads of Little Gem lettuce or 2 romaine hearts (about 12 oz.), cores removed, leaves separated, torn if large, 2 Persian or mini seedless cucumbers (about 7 oz.), sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or mandoline, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 6 oz.) and about half of remaining dressing (6 Tbsp.) in a large bowl to combine and coat lettuce in dressing. (If you want crisscross grill marks, rotate chicken 45° on the same side after about 2 minutes.) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through, an instant-read thermometer registers 165°, and deeply browned grill marks appear, 7–12 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into baking sheet discard marinade. Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high heat oil grate with vegetable oil. Let chicken sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours. Add dressing mixture and turn chicken to coat evenly. Place on a small rimmed baking sheet or in a 13x9" glass or ceramic baking dish. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, a rolling pin, or a heavy skillet, pound to ½" thick.
Place 1 breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3 large) dry. MSG (if using) in a small bowl to combine. Stir ¾ cup Creamy Any-Pickle Dressing, 2 tsp. Looking for more ways to have fun with this dressing? Try this Tomato Panzanella With Creamy Any-Pickle Dressing. Make sure to use a sturdy lettuce, like Little Gem or romaine, which will hold up to the viscosity of the dressing. Halved cherry tomatoes bring sweetness and balance out all of the briny, punchy flavors, and some extra dill drives the ranch flavor home. Second, the remaining dressing is used to dress crisp lettuce and ribbons of Persian cucumbers. The buttermilk in the dressing helps tenderize the meat and prevent dryness while the finely chopped pickles impart a deep savory flavor and help promote caramelization on the outside of the chicken while it is cooking. Though the MSG is optional, it amps up the overall umami and enhances the chicken’s natural taste. First, it serves as a marinade that’s combined with a little extra salt and a pinch of MSG. This tangy, briny blend of buttermilk, sour cream, garlic powder, fresh dill, and any chopped pickles of your choice is used in two ways. Always make sure you rest grilled chicken for at least 5 minutes (for chicken breasts), covered, as this gives the juices in the meat chance to redistribute.Boring chicken salad, who? The classic combination of grilled chicken and bottled ranch gets a summer glow-up in this barbecue-ready salad starring a Creamy Any-Pickle Dressing. Marinating chicken breasts and cooking them quickly on a hot grill are both good ways to ensure juicy cooked chicken. How do you keep chicken moist on the grill? If used as a marinade, simply mix and pour over the protein of your choice. If preferred the sauce can be simmered until thickened and then cooled and used. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve with the salad.Ĭombine all the ingredients and mix well. Baste the chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce and allow to caramelize. Place the chicken on the grill and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Grill the chicken: To cook, preheat a griddle pan or outdoor grill.Make the BBQ sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the BBQ sauce and pour half over the chicken and allow to marinade for 30 minutes up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.Prepare the chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, resulting in thin chicken cutlets.I used frozen but you could use fresh or canned. I make my own but you can use your favorite store-bought brand too. Boneless chicken thighs can also be used. Sticky grilled BBQ chicken salad with charred corn, creamy avocado and feta cheese is a delicious and easy lunch or dinner recipe.įull recipe with the amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
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