TikTok's Chicken Salad Is My New Favorite "Kitchen Sink" Lunch (2024)

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

• 1/2cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice(from about 2 large lemons)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon sumac

• 1 tablespoon za'atar

• 1 teaspoon fine salt

• 2 teaspoons honey, more to taste

For the Salad:

• 1/2 loaf baguette, or Italian bread

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• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 5 ounces spring mix

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into half moons

• 1 medium bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced

• 1/4 cup pickled sliced banana peppers

• 1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeños

• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn or shredded

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 large hard boiled eggs, thinly sliced crosswise

Make the Dressing

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, sumac, za'atar, salt, and honey in a mason jar, then screw on the top and shake to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.

   

Make the Salad

1. Gather the ingredients.

   Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 F.

   

2. Cut or tear the baguette into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2-inch. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer. Bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Set the croutons aside.

   

3. Pat the chicken dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.

   

4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the skillet. When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Cook, flipping once half way through cooking time, until the chicken is brown all over and the internal temperature reaches 170 F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.

   

5. Toss the croutons, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, banana peppers, pickled jalapeños, mozzarella, and cheddar with two-thirds of the dressing. Place on a serving platter or in a large bowl.

   

6. Slice the chicken into strips. Top the salad with the chicken along with the slices of hard boiled egg. Drizzle remaining dressing over top or serve on the side with the salad.

   

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

• lunch
• american
• salad
• assemble

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