Lemon-Mint Chicken Cutlets on Watercress

It doesn't get much fresher (or faster to prepare!) than this chicken-on-salad creation. Peppery watercress perfectly balances our perky, mint-infused dressing.

SERVINGS
4

COOK TIME
4

TOTAL TIME
19

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 pounds thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 bag (4 ounces) baby watercress

PREPARATION
1. Heat ridged grill pan over medium-high heat (or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat).

2. Pound chicken to uniform 1/4-inch thickness if necessary.

3. From lemons, grate 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In large bowl, whisk lemon peel and juice, oil, 2 tablespoons mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until dressing is blended.

4. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing. In large bowl, toss chicken cutlets with remaining dressing. Place chicken in grill pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until juices run clear when breast is pierced with tip of knife, turning over once.

5. To serve, toss watercress with reserved dressing and top with chicken. Sprinkle with additional chopped mint for garnish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 225
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg
Sodium: 375 mg
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: g
Protein: 34 g

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