Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/16 teaspoon saffron
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch arugula
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Combine the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of the paprika, and the saffron in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of the thyme, and the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Flatten the chicken breasts with a mallet or the bottom of a large skillet. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper and the rest of the paprika and thyme.
  • Pour the rest of the oil into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, skin-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side. Check for done-ness using a meat thermometer. Cook for an additional two minutes a side if necessary.
  • Add a handful of arugula to two plates. Top each with a chicken breast. Spoon on some of the tomato-saffron vinaigrette.