Vibrant Middle Eastern salad with spiced chicken, crisp greens, and zesty garlic sauce. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad Base
13 - 6 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, arugula, or spinach
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 large cucumber, diced
16 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Garlic Sauce
18 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt alternative
19 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1 tablespoon water as needed for consistency
# How To Make:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss thoroughly to coat with the spice mixture. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours refrigerated for deeper flavor development.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into strips.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until well combined. Add water gradually to achieve desired consistency and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Divide mixed salad greens evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Arrange sliced chicken over the salad mixture.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with prepared garlic sauce and serve immediately while chicken is warm.
