Grilled Chicken with Green Beans
and Walnuts
Makes 4 servings.
1 - pound green beans
Marinade
1/2 - cup olive oil
1/3 - cup lemon juice
1-1/2 - cup cilantro
Dressing
1 - cup walnuts, toasted
3 - Tablespoon walnut oil
1 - garlic clove
1/2 - tsp salt
1/4 - teaspoon black pepper
8 - chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
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In pot over boiling water, place green beans and cook about 5
minutes.
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Drain beans; run under cold, running water.
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Into food
processor, add olive oil, lemon juice and cilantro.
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Process until
cilantro is finely chopped.
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Remove 1/2 cup of olive oil marinade;
place in a large zip lock plastic bag.
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Set aside.
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In the food processor, add in the walnuts, walnut oil, garlic,
salt and pepper to other ingredients.
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Process until walnuts are
finely chopped and set aside. Place dressing in bowl.
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Cover with
plastic and refrigerate.
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Place chicken thighs in plastic bag with marinade. Seal tightly
and shake well .
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24
hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high, according to manufacturer’s
directions.
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Place chicken on grill and cook for about 20 minutes (turning
often).
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Just before serving, toss green beans with dressing. Arrange
the beans on a platter and set cooked chicken on top.
Picnicking &
Tailgating
Place in ice chest.
When
the grill is ready, just take them out of the ice chest and grill.
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