Pepperoncini Chicken Chopped Salad

• porções: 4 servings
• tempo total: 30 minutes

Ingredientes

1–1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 heads romaine, chopped

3 green onions, thinly sliced

4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup golden pepperoncini, drained and chopped

½ English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, diced

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pepperoncini brine

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons honey

1 large garlic clove, grated

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instruções

First, make the dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, brine, lemon juice and zest, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken thighs in a tupperware or ziplock bag and season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup of the dressing and toss to combine until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to eat, heat a grill or large skillet (preferably a cast iron) over medium high heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes each side until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Rest for 5 minutes then slice.

In a large bowl, combine romaine, green onions, cucumber, pepperoncini, and feta. Add ½ cup of the dressing and toss to combine. Add more dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.