Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette.
This simple Pan-seared Greek chicken salad is tossed together with greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese, cucumbers, and a deliciously creamy, lemony tahini vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano ((or 2 teaspoons dried oregano))
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- red pepper flakes, kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup finely torn ciabatta bread
- 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- feta cheese, fresh herbs, mixed olives, and diced avocado, for serving
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 cup lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Steps
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1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, paprika, oregano, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, and a large pinch of salt. Marinate for 15 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.2. Meanwhile, make the croutons. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the bread and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until golden and toasted all over, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt. Slide bread crumbs onto a plate. Wipe the skillet clean. 3. Make the salad. Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, gently tossing to combine. 4. To make the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar or measuring cup and shake (or whisk) until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Thin the vinaigrette as needed with 2-3 tablespoons water. 5. Heat the same skillet use for the croutons over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. 6. To the salad, add the chicken, croutons, and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Gently toss to combine. Once the salad has been tossed, serve immediately,
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1 pound | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 4 tablespoons | - | - |
| balsamic vinegar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| chopped fresh oregano | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| shallot | 1 small | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| zest and juice of 1 lemon | 1 l | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 35.000 |
| red pepper flakes | - | - | - |
| finely torn ciabatta bread | 1 cup | - | - |
| shredded romaine lettuce | 6 cups | - | - |
| 1 | - | - | |
| cherry tomatoes | 1 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.844 |
| Persian cucumbers | 2 | - | - |
| feta cheese | - | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| juice of 2 lemons | 2 | - | - |
| red wine or balsamic vinegar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| tahini | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| dijon mustard | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| honey | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| Kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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