Grilled Chicken Arugula with Farfalle

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Grilled Chicken Arugula with Farfalle
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves,
pounded to 1/2" thickness
1 1/2 cups fresh arugula leaves, stems removed, divided
1/3 cup olive oil
1 (clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt, divided
12 ounces farfalle (bowtie pasta)
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, very finely chopped and brought to room temperature
1 large, ripe tomato, chopped
1 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
For the marinade;
Prepare the marinade by pulsing in blender or food processor 1 cup arugula leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Place pounded chicken in a zip-lock plastic bag shallow marinade container; Seal and turn to coat the chicken evenly.
Place in refrigerator for at least two hours.
Drain chicken, leaving the arugula bits that cling to the breasts. Let the breasts sit to come to room temperature, about 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare gas or charcoal grill.
Grill chicken uncovered for a total of 12 minutes total, turning and rotating breasts to achieve a criss-cross pattern of grill marks on both sides. Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
While chicken is cooking, prepare farfalle according to box directions.
Prepare the "sauce" by folding together in a small bowl the chopped tomato, roasted red pepper, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
Cut remaining 1/2 cup arugula leaves into thin shreds.

When pasta is cooked, drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add mozzarella and toss to blend and melt the cheese pieces. Add tomato-pepper mixture and shredded arugula and toss gently.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
Cut hot chicken meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Immediately scatter the pieces with juices over the pasta and cheese;
 

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I entered this recipe in an "Arugula Recipes" contest a couple of years back- Didn't win the bucks, but I got one of ten runner-up prizes; an Arugula recipe and history book:D
 
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