Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Juice of 2 lemons; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1 teaspoon dried mint; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 pocketless pitas, each cut into 8 wedges; 4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound Campari or other small vine-ripened tomatoes; 1 cup torn fresh parsley; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 cups arugula or baby spinach (about 2 ounces); 2 ounces feta cheese, sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 pocketless pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound Campari or other small vine-ripened tomatoes
1 cup torn fresh parsley
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 cups arugula or baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
2 ounces feta cheese, sliced

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, the garlic, mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
3
Set aside 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, toss the pita wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
5
Broil until lightly golden, about 1 minute per side; transfer to a large bowl.
6
Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet.
7
Broil until cooked through and golden, about 4 minutes per side.
8
Let cool.
9
Tear the pita pieces in half.
10
Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and scallions to the bowl, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the juice of the remaining lemon; toss.
11
Chop the chicken and add to the bowl along with the greens.
12
Season with salt and pepper and toss.
13
Serve topped with the feta; drizzle with olive oil.
14
Photograph by Justin Walker

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, Juice of 2 lemons, 2 cloves garlic, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken 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.

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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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