This Mediterranean-style marinated chicken salad bowl makes a complete evening meal. It combines vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, featuring tender and juicy chicken thigh fillets. Inspired by the Mediterranean diet, this recipe embodies a healthy lifestyle by pairing marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and wholesome grains. Enjoy a meal that satisfies your taste buds and supports your overall well-being.
Serves 4
For the chicken
500g chicken thigh fillets
4 cloves garlic, grated
The zest and juice of a lemon
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
For the dressing
2 tomatoes, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
For the salad
1 x 400g tin chickpeas drained
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, cut into little pieces
50g pitted black olives
80g feta, crumbled
A handful of roughly chopped mint leaves
Pickled onions to serve
For the yogurt
400g Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, crushed
A handful of finely chopped mint leaves
Salt
Method
Add the chicken, garlic, lemon zest and juice, yogurt, 1 tosp olive oil, oregano and a good pinch of salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and mix well.
Leave to marinade for 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
Using the remainder of the oil, cook the marinated chicken thighs over a medium heat in a frying pan or griddle pan for 3-4 mins per side until golden.
Finish off the cooking on a baking sheet in a oven pre-heated to 180 Deg C fan until cooked through- about 8 to 10 mins.
Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together in a large bowl. Add the salad ingredients and toss together.
Finally, mix the yogurt, garlic, mint and pinch of salt together in a bowl.
To serve, swirl the yogurt onto 4 serving plates. Top with salad, chicken and pickled onions. Add a little torn fresh mint if you have any in your garden and drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil.
Buon appetito!
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