Warm Lemon-Cumin Chicken on Pita Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Lemon-Cumin Chicken on Pita Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 6 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 3 stale pita breads, cut into 1/4-inch squares; 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
6 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 stale pita breads, cut into 1/4-inch squares
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1
Combine chicken and 1/4 cup oil in large bowl.
2
Add garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 5 teaspoons cumin, and lemon peel.
3
Rub mixture into chicken to coat.
4
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 400F.
6
Combine remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, pita bread, parsley, tomatoes, green onions, and 1/2 cup mint in large bowl.
7
Season salad with salt and pepper.
8
Cover and refrigerate while cooking chicken.
9
Transfer chicken from marinade to rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
10
Bake chicken 10 minutes; turn over and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
11
Place chicken on cutting board; slice each breast crosswise into 5 pieces.
12
Arrange salad on large platter.
13
Place chicken atop salad; pour any drippings from baking sheet over chicken.
14
Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Warm Lemon-Cumin Chicken on Pita Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Lemon-Cumin Chicken on Pita Bread Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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