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Marinated Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Marques
Time45m
Serves4

Make Marinated Chicken Salad Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken

Method

Marinated Chicken

1

Prepare the marinade

In a medium bowl or resealable bag combine 3 tbs olive oil, 2 tbs lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.

2

Marinate the chicken

Add the 1 lb chicken breasts to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. If pressed for time, 15–20 minutes at room temperature is acceptable.

3

Cook the chicken

Remove chicken from marinade and let sit 5 minutes at room temperature. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin film of oil. Cook the breasts 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the exterior is golden. Alternatively grill over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and rest 5–7 minutes.

4

Slice the chicken

Slice the rested chicken thinly across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Keep warm or cool to room temperature if serving chilled.

Dressing

5

In a small bowl or jar combine 3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs red wine vinegar, 1 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk vigorously or shake until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning. If making ahead, refrigerate up to 3 days and bring to room temperature before using.

Salad Assembly

6

In a large bowl combine 6 cups mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion and sliced avocado. Toss gently with about half the dressing to coat (reserve remaining dressing for serving).

7

Arrange the sliced marinated chicken on top of the dressed salad. Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese and toasted almonds over the salad.

8

Drizzle additional dressing as desired and finish with a small pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Leftovers: keep components separate and refrigerate up to 2 days.