Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad

Name: Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 heads bibb lettuce, torn (12 cups)

Submitted by Chef Christine

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons kosher salt
³⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 heads bibb lettuce, torn (12 cups)

directions

Heat grill to high.
Stir together cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place squash, zucchini, 1 tbs of the olive oil, and 1 tsp of the cumin mixture in a large bowl and toss to coat vegetables.
Sprinkle chicken with 2 tsp of the cumin mixture.
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining cumin mixture in another large bowl; whisk in remaining olive oil and the parsley. Set aside.
Grill chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, 10 minutes.
At the same time place squash and zucchini in a grill basket and grill until crisp-tender, 4 minutes.
Let chicken cool slightly, cut into thin slices, and place in a bowl with zucchini, squash, and 2 tbs of the dressing; toss to coat.
Toss lettuce with remaining dressing and divide among four serving plates.
Top with chicken, squash, and zucchini.

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Reviews

This is delicious! I'm surprised there aren't any more rates on this. I will definitely be making this a few times during the summer. I love how the lemon compliments the spices, it is absolutely fantastic

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