This enormous grilled Mediterranean chicken salad is loaded with fresh ingredients and all your favorite Mediterranean flavors such as olives, red onion, cucumber, grilled chicken, lemon juice and an array of herbs and spices.
INGREDIENTS:
For the marinade and dressing:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
6 whole chicken thighs boneless & skinless
For The Salad:
4 cups Romaine lettuce roughly chopped
1 cup canned chickpeas
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
1 cup Persian cucumber thinly sliced
1 small red onion thinly sliced
⅓ cup kalamata olives
Lemon wedges to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients to marinate the chicken; olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Reserve half of the marinade for salad dressing and pour the remaining over the chicken thighs. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2.Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the chicken thighs and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with beautiful grill marks. Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and set it aside.
3.Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Slice the cooked chicken and place it over the salad and drizzle the reserved dressing over the salad, and toss.
4.Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
