TikTok's Chicken Salad

Name: TikTok's Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup freshly 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; 1/2 loaf baguette, or Italian bread; 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

A popular Cleveland deli chicken salad features hearty vegetables, briny pickled peppers, two cheeses, homemade croutons, and juicy chicken, creating a substantial and flavorful meal.

⭐ 3.8 (12 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 22 minTotal: 42 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Lunch Snack Dinner Brunch Entree Salad

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Ingredients

For the Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 cup freshly 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
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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, sumac, za'atar, salt, and honey in a jar; shake well and adjust seasoning as desired.
Tear baguette into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt on a baking sheet, then bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden. Set croutons aside.
Season pat-dried chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 12 minutes, flipping once, until browned and reaching 170 F internal temperature. Rest chicken for 5 minutes.
Combine croutons, spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, banana peppers, pickled jalapeños, mozzarella, and cheddar with two-thirds of the dressing. Arrange on a platter.
Slice the chicken and place on top of the salad along with hard-boiled egg slices. Drizzle with the remaining dressing or serve on the side.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 961 kcal

Carbohydrate: 55 g

Cholesterol: 297 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 60 g

Saturated Fat: 19 g

Sodium: 2209 mg

Sugar: 13 g

Fat: 58 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g