Smoked paprika lends pizzazz to a simple garlicky vinaigrette, which is used both to marinate chicken and to dress an herb-flecked tomato salad. Pile everything on a bed of lettuce, and a flavorful, feel-good dinner is served.
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Ingredients
1/3cup
fresh lemon juice
1/3cup
plus 2 tsp. olive oil
3
large cloves garlic, grated
13/4tsp.
smoked paprika, divided
Kosher salt
4
5-oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3
slices sourdough bread
1pt.
cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2
jarred pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/4cup
flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4
heads baby romaine or little gem lettuce, halved, or quartered if large
1
avocado, diced
Directions
Step 1In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, 1/3 cup oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to resealable bag, add chicken, and marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours; reserve remaining dressing.
Step 2Meanwhile, toast bread until golden brown, then tear into pieces and set aside.
Step 3Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet on medium. Remove chicken from marinade, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, then slice.
Step 4To reserved dressing, add tomatoes, pepperoncini, and parsley and toss to combine.
Step 5Arrange lettuce on plates, top with torn sourdough, and top with tomato mixture, avocado, and sliced chicken.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 555 cal, 33 g fat (6 g sat), 130 mg chol, 808 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 7 g fiber, 5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 32 g pro
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