Greek Chicken Bread Salad

Health score
36%
Greek Chicken Bread Salad
45 min.
4
340kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Greek Chicken Bread Salad, a perfect side dish that brings together the best of fresh ingredients and hearty textures. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body, with each serving containing only 340 calories.

This salad is a celebration of color and taste, featuring tender, skinless chicken breast marinated with aromatic herbs and spices, complemented by the crunch of fresh romaine lettuce and the sweetness of red bell peppers. The addition of tangy feta cheese and zesty pepperoncini peppers elevates the dish, while the toasted French bread baguette adds a satisfying crunch that ties everything together.

Perfect for a summer gathering or a cozy family dinner, this Greek Chicken Bread Salad is not just a meal; it's an experience. The combination of olive oil, lemon rind, and red wine vinegar creates a refreshing dressing that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delicious outcome that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces bread baguette french cubed
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons lemon rind grated
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • cup bell pepper red sliced ( 1 large)
  • 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Place baguette cubes on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes or until edges are browned, turning once.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 42
  4. Combine oregano and next 5 ingredients (through crushed red pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
  5. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
  6. Sprinkle chicken evenly with black pepper and salt.
  7. Place chicken in pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
  8. Place pan in oven, and bake at 425 for 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  9. Remove pan from oven.
  10. Let chicken stand 5 minutes; slice thinly across the grain.
  11. Add bread cubes, lettuce, bell pepper, pepperoncini peppers, and feta to bowl with oregano mixture; toss well.
  12. Place about 1 1/3 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 3 ounces chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein34.61%
Fat44.95%
Carbs20.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.63
Glycemic Load
9.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.942174077034%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.49kcal
17.02%
Fat:17g
26.16%
Saturated Fat:3.93g
24.59%
Carbohydrates:17.4g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:14.16g
5.15%
Sugar:3.38g
3.76%
Cholesterol:83.7mg
27.9%
Sodium:483.37mg
21.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.45g
58.9%
Vitamin A:4417.15IU
88.34%
Vitamin C:65.08mg
78.89%
Vitamin B3:13.72mg
68.62%
Selenium:44.76µg
63.95%
Vitamin B6:1.15mg
57.5%
Vitamin K:54.42µg
51.83%
Phosphorus:332.91mg
33.29%
Folate:107.43µg
26.86%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.54%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.46%
Vitamin B5:2.04mg
20.43%
Potassium:686.1mg
19.6%
Vitamin E:2.79mg
18.62%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.55%
Iron:2.51mg
13.93%
Magnesium:55.14mg
13.78%
Fiber:3.24g
12.96%
Calcium:120.03mg
12%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.08%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.3%
Copper:0.12mg
6.05%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes