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Achiote Chicken, Watercress, & Avocado Salad

Prep time
1 hour 20 minutes PT20.016666666667M
Cook time
20 minutes PT20M
Yield
2 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Achiote Chicken and Watercress Salad Nugget Markets signature recipes

This fresh, tasty, and satisfying salad is sure to become a favorite in your rotation!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon achiote paste
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (8 ounces)
  • 1 romaine heart
  • 4 ounces living watercress
  • ½ small sweet red onion, julienned
  • 6 organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ avocado
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Preparation

Combine achiote paste, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and lemon juice, then marinate chicken breast in mixture for 1 hour.

In a cast iron grill pan, grill marinated chicken breast over medium heat until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F, then let rest.

While chicken is resting, cut romaine heart in half lengthwise and place in a serving bowl. Wash, rinse, pat dry, and pick watercress leaves, leaving 1–2 inches of stem attached to each leaf. Place in between romaine halves, then sprinkle with onion and cherry tomatoes.

Slice and fan the grilled and rested achiote chicken breast on one side of the salad greens and the avocado half on the other side. 

Whisk vinegar, mustard, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Dress salad to taste and serve.