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Chicken Paillards with Asian Pear Salad

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Asian pears are worth seeking out if you can find them—their crunch is unparalleled. Regular apples will do as a substitute in a pinch.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 4-oz. chicken breasts, pound ¼-inch thick
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 Asian pear, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced, plus 2 Tbsp. celery leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and, working in 2 batches, cook until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

    Step 2

    Toss pear, celery and celery leaves, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with Asian pear salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 190
Fat (g) 8
Saturated Fat (g) 1.5
Cholesterol (mg) 65
Carbohydrates (g) 3
Dietary Fiber (g) 0
Total Sugars (g)0
Protein (g) 26
Sodium (mg) 210
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