Garlic Herb Chicken with Grape Frico Salad and Honey Dijon-Shallot Dressing

This carb-conscious dinner is a celebration of textures and flavors. Juicy garlic-herb chicken is paired with a crisp salad of mixed greens and carrot ribbons, topped with sweet red grapes and crunchy Parmesan frico. A tangy honey Dijon-shallot dressing ties everything together, drizzled over both the chicken and the salad.

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this dish is high in protein and fiber and under 650 calories. The frico-crispy baked Parmesan shards-replaces traditional croutons, adding a savory, nutty crunch that complements the sweet grapes and tangy pickled shallots.

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Ingredients

6 ounce CarrotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Honey Dijon DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.25 ounce Red GrapesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ParsleyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Organic Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Roughly chop parsley leaves and stems. Halve, peel and mince shallot until you have 1 Tbsp (2 Tbsp for 4). Quarter lemon. Trim and peel carrots. Using a peeler, shave carrot lengthwise into ribbons, rotating as you go, until you reach the core. Discard core. Halve grapes lengthwise.
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle all over with chopped parsley. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. (It will finish cooking in the next step.) Transfer chicken to one side of a baking sheet. (For 4 servings, spread across entire sheet.)
3. Sprinkle Parmesan into two 3-inch-wide circles (four circles for 4 servings) on the opposite side of the sheet from the chicken. (For 4 servings, use a second baking sheet; bake chicken on top rack, frico on middle rack.) Bake on top rack until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and crispy at edges, 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Let frico cool on sheet until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine shallot, juice from half the lemon, 1 tsp sugar and a pinch of salt. (For 4 servings, use juice from whole lemon and 2 tsp sugar.) Cover bowl with plastic wrap; microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside to cool for at least 30 seconds.
5. To the bowl with pickled shallot, add honey Dijon dressing, 1 Tbsp olive oil (2 Tbsp for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt and pepper; whisk to combine. In a medium bowl, toss mixed greens and carrot ribbons with half the sweet shallot dressing (save the rest for serving).
6. Thinly slice chicken crosswise. Break frico into bite-size pieces. Divide salad and chicken between plates. Drizzle remaining dressing over chicken. Top salad with grapes and frico. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese for the frico?

Parmesan works best because it melts and crisps perfectly. However, you could try Pecorino Romano or another hard, salty cheese for a similar result.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the chicken, salad and frico separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The frico will lose crispness, so it’s best to enjoy them fresh.

Can I make this dish dairy-free?

The frico and dressing contain dairy. For a dairy-free version, omit the frico and use a dairy-free dressing. The salad and chicken will still be delicious.