Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Mixed Baby Greens Salad

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Recipe Description

This pecorino-crusted chicken with mixed baby green salad is the perfect Sunday night dinner. It’s easy and super delicious every time.
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 8 skinless coneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup pecorino cheese
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere Cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 4 cups mixed green salad
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoomn olive oil

Method

  • Step 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.

  • Step 2

    Pat 2 tablespoons of the pecorino and Gruyère cheese mixture all over the chicken thighs.

  • Step 3

    Transfer the chicken to a rimmed lined with aluminum foil baking sheet.

  • Step 4

    Bake the chicken on the top shelf of the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked thru and nicely browned.

  • Step 5

    In a bowl combine the remaining olive oil and mustard and stir in the water.

  • Step 6

    Add the mixed baby green and the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.

  • Step 7

    Spoon the salad onto plates, top with chicken and serve

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