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Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Mixed Baby Greens Salad

This pecorino-crusted chicken with mixed baby green salad is the perfect Sunday night dinner. It's easy and super delicious every time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Salad , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR HTE PECORINO CRUSTED CHICKEN
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves finely chopped
  • 8 chicken thighs skinless, boneless
  • ½ cup Pecorino cheese grated
  • ¼ cup gruyere cheese grated
  • salt and pepper to seasoning
FOR THE MIXED BABAY GREEN SALAD
  • ½ teaspoon water
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1½ cup cherry tomatoes halved cherry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 475°. In a small bowl, whisk 2 teaspoons of the mustard with 2 teaspoons Of the olive oil and they thyme. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then brush with the mustard mixture all over.
  2. Pat 2 tablespoons of the pecorino and Gruyère cheese mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a rimmed lined with aluminum foil baking sheet.
  4. Bake the chicken on the top shelf of the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked thru and nicely browned.
  5. In a bowl combine the remaining olive oil and mustard and stir in the water.
  6. Add the mixed baby green and the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  7. Spoon the salad onto plates, top with chicken and serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 860IU (17%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 860IU 17%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.