Dill Chicken Paillards with Tomato-Dill Relish

Tender pounded chicken breasts marinated in a fresh dill and mustard sauce, grilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant cherry tomato-dill relish. A light and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer grilling.

4 servings
26 min

Ingredients

  • 4 piece skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • quartered

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .

    10 min

  2. 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.

    5 min

  3. 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.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Toss tomatoes with reserved dill mixture and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Grill chicken, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Serve topped with relish.

    4 min

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