Greek Chicken Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

Ingredients

Greek Lemon Chicken

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
• Juice & Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt
• ½ teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes, black pepper, dried mint (or dried dill or thyme)

For The Salad

• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
• 1 avocado peeled, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
• 1/4 red onion or small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

Lemon Herb Tahini dressing

• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, about 1 lemon
• 3 Tablespoons tahini
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon finely minced cilantro, or parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions 

• Marinate the chicken: Whisk all marinade ingredients together. Place the chicken breasts in a dish or a ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them, Tossing to ensure the chicken is completely coated. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30-60 min or overnight.
• Cook the Chicken: Heat a large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat. Be sure to heat it up well so the chicken can form a nice sear. Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring in between. The chicken should be charred and crispy on the outside and tender and cooked on the inside.
• Make the tahini dressing: Whisk all the ingredients for the tahini in a small bowl until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin it out until the desired consistency is reached.
• Assemble the salad: Combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Top with the grilled chicken and drizzle with the lemon tahini. Garnish with feta and fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy warm!