Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette.

• portions: 4 servings
• temps total: 45 minutes

Ingrédients

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

Instructions

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

• Calories: 960 kcal