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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Feta Salad

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on October 12, 2011

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Feta Salad

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)¼ cup thinly sliced red onion ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper together in medium bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until thoroughly incorporated. Reserve half of dressing. Add tomatoes, feta, and onion to remaining dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Whisk yogurt into reserved dressing. Reserve half of yogurt dressing. Add chicken to remaining yogurt dressing and toss to coat. Thread chicken onto four 12-inch skewers. Grill chicken over hot fire, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and registers 160 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer skewers to platter and brush with reserved yogurt dressing. Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with tomato salad.
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Feta Salad

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Feta Salad

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Why This Recipe Works

Vinaigrette perfumed with lemon, garlic, and oregano becomes the dressing for our tomato-feta salad and, with the addition of tangy yogurt, the seasoning for our chicken. Coating the chicken with the yogurt mixture before and after cooking ensures big seasoning.

Instructions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper together in medium bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until thoroughly incorporated. Reserve half of dressing. Add tomatoes, feta, and onion to remaining dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Whisk yogurt into reserved dressing. Reserve half of yogurt dressing. Add chicken to remaining yogurt dressing and toss to coat. Thread chicken onto four 12-inch skewers. Grill chicken over hot fire, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and registers 160 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer skewers to platter and brush with reserved yogurt dressing. Tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with tomato salad.

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