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February 7, 2010

Grilled Chicken with Brie and Spinach Salad

Contributed by Kelly Tillberg

Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
8 slices Brie cheese, about 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, chopped
4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons honey
6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
8 slices bacon, cooked

Directions:
  • Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat
  • Season both sides of chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic and herb seasoning
  • Add chicken to hot pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through
  • One minute prior to removing chicken breast, place 2 slices of Brie on top of each piece of chicken
  • Remove from grill cover with foil and let sit for 5 minutes before serving
  • Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat
  • Add olive oil and chopped shallots to the pan and saute
  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey and salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Add honey mixture to the skillet and stir to combine
  • Pour ¾ of the warm vinaigrette over the spinach and toss to coat
  • Transfer to serving platter
  • Crumble the bacon strips over the dressed salad and place chicken on top
  • Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the chicken