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Maple chicken grilled with peaches and salad with vinaigrette dressing.
Deborah Rainford

Easy Maple Grilled Chicken Salad with Peaches

5 from 1 vote
This grilled chicken salad makes the most of maple BBQ chicken breast by pairing it with juicy peaches and crisp mixed greens for the perfect summer salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 644
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade:
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • ΒΌ cup maple syrup
For the Salad:
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 peach sliced
  • 2 handfuls mixed baby salad leaves
  • 2 cups brown basmati and wild rice mix
  • 2 Tbsp mixed seeds

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken:
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and maple syrup until well combined. The marinade will be thick.
  2. Reserve Dressing: Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mustard mixture and set aside for dressing the salad later.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the remaining mustard mixture and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
Cook the Rice:
  1. If serving with rice, start cooking the brown basmati and wild rice mix according to the package instructions while the chicken marinates.
Grill the Chicken:
  1. Grill: Grill the marinated chicken for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked and the juices run clear.
  2. Prepare Reserved Dressing: While the chicken cooks, thin the reserved dressing with 2-4 tablespoons of water, adjusting according to your preferred consistency.
Assemble the Salad:
  1. Prepare the Base: Place the cooked rice in the bottom of a bowl as the first layer.
  2. Add Greens and Fruit: Layer the mixed baby salad leaves, sliced avocado, and sliced peach over the rice.
  3. Add Chicken and Seeds: Slice the grilled chicken and arrange on top of the salad. Sprinkle mixed seeds over the salad.

Notes

  • Marinating Time: If time allows, you can marinate the chicken for longer, up to several hours in the refrigerator for a deeper flavor.
  • Grilling Tips: Ensure the grill is preheated and brush it with oil to prevent sticking. If using a grill pan indoors, get it hot before adding the chicken to achieve good grill marks.
  • Serving Suggestion: For a zestier salad, add a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over the top before serving.
  • Variations: Swap peaches for nectarines or mango for a different kind of sweetness, or use arugula instead of mixed leaves for a peppery bite.