Meditanean Chicken Salad
Pan-seared chicken breast served over crisp romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, and parsley with a lemon-garlic dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk 3 tbsp of the olive oil with the lemon juice and garlic until combined. Set the dressing aside.
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Step 2
Place the chicken on a plate and coat it with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 3
Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken, turning once, until browned and the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and let it rest before slicing.
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Step 5
Combine the romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives in the large bowl.
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Step 6
Add the feta and parsley, pour over the prepared dressing, and toss gently. Divide among plates and arrange the sliced chicken on top.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Keep raw poultry separate from vegetables and ready-to-eat ingredients. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- cross-contamination
- perishable cooked chicken and cheese