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Summer Chicken Salad Bowl


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest of 1 orange

For the Fried Peaches:

  • 2 large peaches
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Mustard & Tahini Vinaigrette:

  • 2 heaping tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with the mother
  • Juice of 1/2 orange
  • 1 heaping tablespoon tahini
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard or Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad:

  • 1 Kirby cucumber, sliced thin
  • 1 vine ripe tomato, diced
  • 2 cups freekah (prepared as directed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the chicken. Let it sit and marinade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. In a frying pan set over medium heat, saute the chicken until golden. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the freekah as directed. Set aside.
  4. In a small non-stick frying pan, fry the sliced peaches until golden and tender. Set aside.
  5. Next, combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk until smooth.

Assemble the salad:

  1. Place about ½ cup of the prepared freekah at the bottom of each salad bowl. Top with the sauteed chicken, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, blueberries, and fried peaches. Drizzle the vinaigrette over each salad and serve immediately. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
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