SMOKY CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic
3 jarred piquillo peppers (2 whole, 1 thinly sliced)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
16 small Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons salted Marcona almonds, roughly chopped

Steps:

Preheat a grill to high. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Grill the chicken until marked and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
Meanwhile, make the dressing Combine the garlic and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until the garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Transfer the garlic and oil to a blender; add the 2 whole piquillo peppers and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
Divide the sliced chicken among the lettuce leaves; drizzle with the dressing. Top with the celery, almonds, the remaining sliced piquillo pepper and 1 tablespoon cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calorie, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 610 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams