Berbere Berry Chicken Summer Salad



The spice conglomeration of BerBere creates the perfect crust for grilled chicken (or tofu, tempeh, steak, fish, etc.) – I mean P.E.R.F.E.C.T. crust and served atop everything else.

Berbere is a classic Ethiopian spice blend, made with whole spice berries and the ground, crushed, and mixed together into an aromatic perfection.

Berbere Berry Chicken Summer Salad 

Spice Rub:
1 tsp. allspice berries
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. whole pink Himalayan salt crystals
1 tsp. peppercorns
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. chipotle powder

2 large chicken breasts

 

Salad:
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 large heirloom tomato, roughly chopped
1/2 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and then chopped into thick half-moons
1 large avocado, peeled and chopped
1 large peach, chopped
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 c. fresh chives, minced

 

Dressing:
juice of 1 fresh lime
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced
sea salt and pepper, and fresh cilantro for garnish

 

Preheat the grill to medium heat.  


Using a mortar and pestle, grind all spice rub ingredients into a semi-fine powder.  


Liberally rub all over both sides of the chicken breasts…LIBERALLY.  


This creates a thick, and perfect crust.  


Grill the chicken on each side to perfection.

 

Divide the salad ingredients between two large bowls.

 

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