When I hear a new song I love, I order it on iTunes and listen to it 1,000 time in a row. Just over and over again. It’s a very annoying habit, but miraculously my husband just goes with it. He even sings along. Lately the song on repeat has been Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye. I just can’t tire of it, I love it. Oh, I should also mention I am completely tone deaf and no offense to my husband, but he is as well.
I sang my way all the way through this 30 minute recipe. That’s 7.5 times. Rock on.
Grilled Chicken with Gazpacho Dressing
Food Network Magazine, May 2012
Cooking spray, for the pan
1 pound chicken cutlets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices crusty bread
1 clove garlic, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/2 seedless cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
8 cups baby arugula (about 8 ounces)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill until well marked and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Add the bread to the pan and grill until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and rub with the garlic.
Make the dressing: Puree the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, half each of the cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and almonds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a blender until smooth.
Cut the chicken into strips. Tear the bread into bite-size pieces. Combine the arugula, chickpeas, chicken, bread and the remaining cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and almonds in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide among shallow bowls. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
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Ironically enough, I do the same thing!! I don’t know what it is!! Others find it completely annoying and I simply can’t get enough!
When I was in labor w/my first, I had Mike play one of Pachabel’s song over and over again!! He was such a good sport given that it lasted for several hours, as you can imagine!
As for this delicious recipe, I am making it tonight because it reminds me of what I ate while in Anguilla last week! xxoo
Hope it came out well! It’s light and easy. I’d prefer trying a vacation-version right about now