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Greek Chicken Salad

Healthy · Greek

Greek Chicken Salad

Greek Chicken Salad — 1 hr 10 min, 27 ingredients, adapted from Gaby Dalkin.

Recipe adapted from Gaby Dalkin · View original

Total 1 hr 10 min
Serves 6
Calories 501 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed, and minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • Fresh parsley, torn
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • Pickled red onions
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large zip-top bag or bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken thighs, seal, and toss to coat. Refrigerate 1-12 hours.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest 5 minutes.
  3. Slice chicken against the grain into thin strips; return to skillet and sauté 2 minutes until edges are golden and slightly crispy.
  4. For the vinaigrette, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, shallot, salt, and oregano until emulsified.
  5. For the pickled onions, whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1 cup water until dissolved. Pour over sliced onion in a jar; let sit 1 hour at room temperature (or refrigerate up to 2 weeks).
  6. In a large bowl, combine arugula, parsley, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and pickled red onions. Add sliced chicken, toss gently, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh dill and mint.
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