Grilled Chicken Panzanella
Grilled Chicken Panzanella combines marinated, grilled chicken breast with a vibrant salad of heirloom and cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green olives. Toasted garlic-seasoned baguette croutons add crunchy texture, while a tangy vinaigrette ties the flavors together. Fresh basil garnishes the dish, lending brightness and aroma.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% 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.