Basil Salad with Grilled Chicken and Nectarines

• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, grated (about 2 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for grill grates

4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)

2 firm-ripe nectarines, halved

Flaky sea salt, to taste

1 1/2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups loosely packed mixed fresh basil leaves (about 1 ounce)

1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh baby arugula (about 1 ounce)

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

1/3 cup roasted salted marcona almonds, roughly chopped

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 ounce Manchego cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

Make the chicken and nectarines: Stir together garlic, lime zest and juice, salt, honey, paprika, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs; toss to coat evenly. Rub nectarines with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Set aside.

Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Place chicken on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, until lightly charred on both sides and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a platter; tent with foil to keep warm.

Place nectarines, cut sides down, on oiled grates; grill, uncovered, until grill marks form and fruit is just tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, and cut into wedges. Season lightly with flaky sea salt to taste; set aside.

Make the salad: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until emulsified. Add basil, arugula, mint, almonds, onion, cheese, and nectarines; toss gently to coat.

Spoon salad over grilled chicken on platter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 668 kcal
• Total Fat: 45 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 215 mg
• Sodium: 897 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 16 g
• Protein: 47 g