Name: Warm Lemon-Cumin Chicken on Pita Bread Salad
Yield: Makes 6 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

Using stale pita will keep the bread from getting soggy in the salad.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 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

Preparation

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

TagsSalad Mediterranean Chicken Breast Chicken Poultry Lemon Citrus Fruit Plum Tomato Tomato Vegetable Main Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Nut Free 30 Minutes or Less Oven Bake Bon Appétit

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