SPICY SRIRACHA GRILLED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON SALAD

Spicy Sriracha Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad image

Provided by Jess Grearson

Categories Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each), flattened to 1/2 inch
6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
1 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce
2 pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp agave syrup (honey may be substituted)
4 c baby arugula
3 c small-diced seedless watermelon, drained
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered and drained
1/2 c yellow cherry or pear tomatoes, quartered and drained
1/2 c Feta crumbles
1/2 c fresh basil, cut to chiffonade

Steps:

1. Prepare gas grill to medium heat. Cut each (8oz) chicken breast horizontally nearly through, open like book and pound to 1/2-inch. Season both sides with pinches of salt and pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice whisked with Sriracha.
3. Marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes.
4. Oil grill. Grill chicken, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side, until meat tests 160 internally.
5. Let rest while preparing the salad.
6. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 Tbsps lemon juice with the olive oil, agave, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk well.
7. In a medium bowl, gently toss arugula, watermelon, tomatoes, Feta, basil, and half of the dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. Divide salad mixture among 4 plates. Top with chicken, sliced, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
9. Cook's note: Though you can substitute another hot sauce for the Sriracha sauce in a pinch, we love this for its flavor, not just its heat!