Za’atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Additional Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
2

Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

Lemon-Tahini Dressing:

1lemon, zested and juiced
• 4tablespoonstahini
• 4tablespoonswater, or more as needed
• 2clovesgarlic
• 1dried date, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1tablespoonchopped fresh chives (Optional)
• 1tablespoonchopped fresh mint (Optional)

Directions

Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 12 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Place chicken tenders on the grate, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from grill and let rest. Prepare the salad in the meantime; place romaine pieces in a large bowl and add tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot.

Combine lemon zest and juice, tahini, water, garlic, and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or a blender. Pulse several times, adding water by tablespoons if necessary, until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into the salad bowl and toss.

Divide salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and place over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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