Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: The Speedy Gourmet

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (107)

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

4 flat breads or pitas, any flavor or variety
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
2 to 2 1/2 pounds white meat chicken, cubed into bite size pieces
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped
2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini hot peppers, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and pepper
Special equipment: metal skewers

Parsley Feta Pesto:

1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup feta crumbles
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Heat a toaster oven or oven to 250 degrees F.

Wrap breads in foil and place in oven to warm.

Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients. Coat chicken in mixture then thread meat onto metal skewers. Brush grill pan with oil and grill meat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Combine chopped lettuce, chopped veggies, olives and hot peppers on a large platter or in a serving bowl. Dress the salad very lightly in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.

Place all ingredients for pesto in the food processor except extra-virgin olive oil. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.

Remove bread from oven and cut into wedges.

Place grilled meat on salad and top liberally with pesto. Place cut flat breads or pita wedges around the platter or serving bowl and serve.

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recipe Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto
KATE lakewood, WA 10-30-2009
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love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so good! I grew up eating Greek salad so this was a nice twist on a classic. The yogurt chicken was amazingly... flavorfull and the pesto was delicious on the salad. Definately a keeper!Read more
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Jennifer Stockton, CA 09-21-2009
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Yummy and fresh tasting!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great dish for those who want to eat something different from the normal! Great flavors and great for those of us watching... our carb intake...just don't eat too much naan!Read more
recipe Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto
Rosemary Spring, TX 09-08-2009
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Super Tender Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this twice since I tried this recipe. It is so good. My husband didn't care for the pesto but I really liked... it. Make a lot less pesto though because we threw most of it away. I started marinating the chicken early at lunchtime and them grilled it that evening. It was so tender and delicious and reheats well. I think you can do your version of a Greek salad to pair with this and I ended up making tabouleh and hummus the second time. Don't overcook the chicken. The skewers that I left on longer were definitely not as good. Enjoy!Read more
recipe Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto
BERNADETTE CRYSTAL BAY, NV 05-19-2009
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JUST DELISH
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THE CHICKEN WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD. WE COOKED THEM IN THE BIG GREEN EGG SMOKER. I CUT THE PESTO IN HALF FOR THE TWO OF US. ... I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS GREAT WHEN I TASTED IT ALONE. I COULDN'T TASTE THE FETA (WHICH I LOVE) AND COULDN'T TASTE THE NUTS, BUT WHEN I PUT IT ON THE CHICKEN THE COMBO WAS OUTSTANDING. WHEN I MAKE THIS AGAIN I WON';T CUT IT IN HALF. I THINK I WOULD ALSO TRY IT TOPPED WITH JUST FETA AND TOASTED PINE NUTS. I WOULD ALSO USE MORE KALAMATAS.Read more
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Peggy Foresthill, CA 05-18-2009
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One of my favorite recipes to share.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe dozens of times, for my family, friends and co-workers. The Parsley Pesto is a hit with the salad, but... is great as a dip, or as a spread. Onetime I didn't have any Flat Leaf Parsley on hand so I substitued the parsley with Cilantro and it was very delicious! I've stirred the pesto into a white sauce, and served it over pasta, yummy. Thanks Rachael for the great receipe!Read more
recipe Chicken Greek-a-Tikka Salad with Parsley-Feta Pesto
Heather Springfield, VA 04-07-2009
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Healthy and Flavorful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I love this salad! I used store bought pesto and it was really good. I used a grill pan on the stove for the... chicken and made enough to take to work the next day. I have made this about 3 times and love it!Read more