Dill Chicken Paillards with Tomato-Dill Relish Recipe

Dill Chicken Paillards with Tomato-Dill Relish Recipe

  • 4 (6-ounces) skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1 pintcherry tomatoes, quartered
  1. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
  2. Pound chicken 1/4 inch thick between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin.
  3. Whisk together oil, dill, shallot, mustard, and vinegar in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then add to dill mixture, turning to coat.
  4. Toss tomatoes with reserved dill mixture and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  5. Grill chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Serve topped with relish.