Turkish Crispy Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Turkish crispy chicken salad is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels fancy enough for guests. The beauty of this dish is how fast it comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for busy evenings. I love that the fresh lemon juice not only adds incredible bright flavor but also provides vitamin C to boost your immune system. Crispy pita bread replaces heavy croutons, and the warm spiced chicken pairs beautifully with cool, crisp vegetables and creamy feta. It's become a staple in my kitchen because it's simple to prepare, genuinely delicious, and tastes authentically Mediterranean without requiring any special equipment or hard to find ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 600 gchicken breast(boneless and skinless)
- 200 mlolive oil
- 120 mllemon juice
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 237 mlonion(diced)
- 237 mlcucumber(sliced)
- 237 mltomato(diced)
- 237 mlred pepper(diced)
- 200 gpita bread(crushed)
- 100 gcrunchy sumac
- 50 gturkish spice mix
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 100 gfeta cheese(crumbly, optional)
- 20 gparsley
- 5 golive salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Prevents sticking and easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Combines flavors for a tasty marinade.
- 3
Add chicken breast to the marinade and mix until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: Tenderizes the chicken for crispy exterior.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together pita bread, crunchy sumac, and Turkish spice mix.
Tip: Adds crunch and flavor to the salad.
- 5
Remove chicken from marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Coat with the pita bread mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Tip: Crispy exterior and flavorful coating.
- 6
Bake the coated chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Tip: Crispy exterior and juicy interior.
- 7
In a large bowl, combine chopped onion, cucumber, tomato, red pepper, and parsley.
Tip: Fresh and crunchy vegetables for the salad.
- 8
Add the baked chicken to the bowl with vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Tip: Balances flavors and textures.
- 9
Top with feta cheese (if using) and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Tip: Tasty and refreshing dressing.
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