Lemon Chicken With Date, Almond, And Grilled Pita Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken With Date, Almond, And Grilled Pita Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Skewers; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Salad; 2 rounds of pita bread; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for pita; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds; 1 teaspoon sumac (or 1/2 tsp lemon zest); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 cups (5 oz) baby spinach; 1/3 cup sliced red onion

Servings: persons

Chicken Skewers
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salad
2 rounds of pita bread
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for pita
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 teaspoon sumac (or 1/2 tsp lemon zest)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups (5 oz) baby spinach
1/3 cup sliced red onion

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Directions
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1. Make chicken skewers: in a medium bowl mix lemon juice, honey, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup olive oil. Cut chicken into large pieces and add to the lemon mixture. Chill 1 hr. thread chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat until just cooked through, about 8 min.
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2. While chicken marinates brush pitas with extra oil and grill, toasting well on both sides. Tear into pieces; set aside.
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3. Make dressing: Whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, honey, dates, almonds, sumac, red pepper flakes, cumin, sesame seeds and salt; set aside until ready to serve salad.
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4. Combine spinach, red onion and grilled pita and toss with some of the date and almond dressing. Serve with chicken skewers and put remaining dressing on the side.
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Nutrition Facts
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Servings Per Recipe 4
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cal.(kcal)700,
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Fat, total(g)43,
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chol.(mg)97,
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sat. fat(g)6,
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carb.(g)55,
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fiber(g)6,
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pro.(g)28,
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sodium(mg)416,
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

752

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken Skewers, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken With Date, Almond, And Grilled Pita Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon Chicken With Date, Almond, And Grilled Pita Salad

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