Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken Salad

A bold, crunchy summer salad with creamy ranch, pickle-brined chicken, and salty vinegar chips!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 30 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 15 views
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Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken SaladFoto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 pound boneless chicken tenders/small breasts
  • 3 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pickle brine
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons salt, using to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted salted butter/olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 cups mixed greens/arugula
  • 1 cup sliced pickles and cucumbers
  • 1 -2 avocados, sliced
  • 2 cups salt and vinegar chips
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider, white balsamic, or white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese

Steps

  1. 1. In a bowl, toss the chicken in vinegar, pickle juice, and salt. Let sit 20 mins or 12 hours in the fridge. Once marinated, add the butter/olive oil, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with black pepper.2. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vinegar over the warm chicken. Season with salt, as desired.3. Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the greens, pickles, cucumbers, and avocado. Slice the chicken and add it to the salad. 4. To make the dressing. Mix all ingredients together in a jar and season with salt and pepper.5. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine. Top the salad with potato chips. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories410

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