Grilled Chicken Panzanella
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
662 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Chicken Panzanella
Description
This salad features chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, dill, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper before grilling until just cooked. After resting, the chicken is sliced and combined with a variety of fresh vegetables including colorful heirloom tomato wedges, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, and green olives. The seasoning and herbs in the marinade complement the fresh produce.
The croutons are made by grilling baguette slices brushed with olive oil, garlic, and a seasoning blend, then torn into pieces to add crunch. A champagne vinegar vinaigrette with shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil is whisked to a smooth emulsion and drizzled over the salad. Fresh basil finishes the presentation with vibrant flavor notes.
Served immediately, this dish presents a harmonious mix of smoky grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and crunchy croutons. It's ideal for a light but satisfying meal, especially during warmer months.
The vinaigrette keeps for about a week refrigerated and can be used for other dishes. The recipe yields generous croutons that can be enjoyed as a snack as well.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes sliced into wedges, colorful
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- 1 English cucumber halved, cut into ½-inch half moons
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
- ½ cup green olives halved, Castelvetrano variety, pitted
- basil fresh, to garnish
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemon zest freshly grated and juiced, plural
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 4 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
For the Croutons:
- 1 9- ounce baguette sliced
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon Gaby’s Go To Seasoning
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 4 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients and marinate for 2 hours. Once marinated, remove from the marinade, and grill both sides until just cooked through. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives and red onion. Add croutons and dressing
For the Croutons
- Drizzle the bread with olive oil, garlic and seasoning mixture. Transfer sliced bread to grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes until each side is golden brown. Remove from grill and let cool before ripping apart and serving. Add to salad ingredients
For the Vinaigrette:
- Combine all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle over salad. Add basil as needed.
To Assemble
- Combine all components on a large platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss and serve immediately.
Notes
- The vinaigrette keeps well refrigerated for up to one week and can be used on other salads or dishes.
- The croutons are made in abundance; they can be enjoyed as a snack besides serving in the salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1094mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1978IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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