SPINACH SALAD WITH BARBECUED CHICKEN, GRILLED RED ONION AND ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

SPINACH SALAD WITH BARBECUED CHICKEN, GRILLED RED ONION AND ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 bag of shallot
drizzle of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces each
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium red onion, sliced thickly
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
8 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and torn into bite sized pieces

Steps:

For the roasted shallot vinaigrette: 1- Preheat the oven to 350Â°F. 2- With the skin on, cut the shallot in half lengthwise. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Drizzle the shallot with a bit of the olive oil and place them on the baking sheet cut side down. 3- Roast in the oven until the shallot is very soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. 4- When the shallot is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and the root end. Puree the shallot and salt in a food processor. 5- Add the mustard and puree. Add the vinegar by the tablespoon, pureeing after each addition. 6- With the motor running, add the olive oil and stock slowly through the feed tube. 7- Stir in the chives and pepper. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. For the barbecued chicken and grilled onion: 1- Preheat the grill to medium-high. 2- Brush the chicken breasts and onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3- Grill the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes each side, depending on the thickness until the chicken is cooked through. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken on all sides with the barbecue sauce. Grill the onion about 2 to 3 minutes per side, using a spatula to turn the onions while being careful to keep the rings together. Remove the chicken and onions from the grill and place on a cutting board to rest. Cut the chicken into strips. Separate the onion slices into rings. 4- The chicken and onions can be grilled in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the spinach salad: 1- Place the lettuce in a bowl and toss it with the vinaigrette. Arrange the chicken strips and grilled onion rings on top.