GRILLED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

GRILLED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 shallot, chopped
Grated zest & juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
1-1/2lbs medium summer squash, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 thin slices deli ham
2 cups spring mix salad

Steps:

1. Preheat a grill to medium. Combine the parsley, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. water, the garlic, shallot, lemon zest & juice, & 1/2 tsp salt in a mini food processor & puree. 2. Toss the squash with 2 tbsp. of the parsley sauce; spread in a single layer in a large cast iron skillet. Transfer the skillet to one side of the grill; cook until the squash softens, about 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, rub the chicken with the remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil & season with salt & pepper. Grill on the other side of the grill until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese, then a slice of ham. Cover & cook until the cheese melts, about 2 more minutes. 4. Serve the chicken with the salad greens & squash. Top with the remaining parsley sauce.