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BAKED GRECIAN CHICKEN SALAD
FOR THE CHICKEN: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 lemon, juiced 1 1/4 tsp. oregano, divided use 1 1/4 tsp. Greek herb seasoning, divided use 1/2 tsp. garlic powder salt and pepper (to taste) 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves FOR THE SALAD: 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/2 green bell peppers, cut into strips 1/4 purple onions, sliced 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/8 tsp. dried basil 1/8 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. dry mustard TO SERVE: 1 package mixed Italian salad greens 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup black olives 1/4 cup bottled pepperoncini (salad peppers)
TO PREPARE THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven to temperature 350 degrees F.
Combine butter, lemon juice and garlic powder in a bowl. Add 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. Greek seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken in baking dish. Pour butter mixture over chicken.
Bake 45-50 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is just cooked through.
TO PREPARE THE SALAD: Combine tomatoes and next 9 ingredients in a bowl. Add remaining oregano and Greek seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
TO SERVE: Place salad greens in a large bowl. Slice chicken into thin strips and arrange on top of salad. Top with tomato-cucumber salsa and sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with olives and pepperoncini pepper.
Servings: 4
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