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 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 leek, white part only cleaned and sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 6 parsley sprigs; 2 quarts chicken stock; 2 quarts water; 12 black peppercorns; 4 cloves; salt, to taste; 3 lbs whole chicken breasts; ⅓ cup virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; ¾ cup black olives; 3 tablespoons capers; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 14 lb green beans, cooked (don't overcook!); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 leek, white part only cleaned and sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
6 parsley sprigs
2 quarts chicken stock
2 quarts water
12 black peppercorns
4 cloves
salt, to taste
3 lbs whole chicken breasts
⅓ cup virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ cup fresh lemon juice
¾ cup black olives
3 tablespoons capers
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
14 lb green beans, cooked (don't overcook!)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place water and stock in large pot.
2
Add the onion, carrots, leek, thyme, bay leaves, parsley, peppercorns, cloves and salt to taste.
3
Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
4
Add chicken breasts, return to boil, reduce heat, and simmer partially covered until chicken is done, about 20 minutes.
5
Remove pot from heat, and let chicken cool in the broth.
6
Remove chicken (save broth for future soup!
7
), discard skin, and pull meat from the bones.
8
Tear meat into large pieces and combine in a bowl with the olive oil and oregano.
9
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
10
Add remaining ingredients, toss, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Serve immediately at room temperature.

1550

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered, 2 carrots, peeled and chopped, 1 leek, white part only cleaned and sliced, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 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.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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