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Grilled Chicken Panzanella
5 from 12 votes

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.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 662 kcal
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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
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  1. 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
  1. 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:
  1. Combine all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle over salad. Add basil as needed.
To Assemble
  1. 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

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%)

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.

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