Grilled Chicken and Bulgur Salad Recipe

This main-course salad is similar to the Middle Eastern pita salad called fattoush and is especially crisp if you use thin pita chips rather than thick ones. If you leave out the chicken, it also works as a side dish for grilled lamb or kebabs.

40 minutes

1/2 cup medium bulgur*

1 boned, skinned chicken breast half (about 1 lb.), pounded until 1/2 in. thick

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

1/2 teaspoon paprika, divided

1 cup chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup baby spinach leaves

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

1 cup halved and sliced English cucumber

1/2 cup kalamata olives

2 cups pita chips

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Step 1

Put bulgur in a large bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water and let soak until water is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). Brush chicken with 1 tbsp. oil and sprinkle on both sides with half the salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes; set aside.

Step 3

Add remaining oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, plus all other ingredients except feta, to bowl of bulgur and toss to combine.

Step 4

Slice chicken. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with chicken and feta.

Step 5

*Bulgur--steamed crushed wheat--comes in three sizes. We like the texture of medium, but you can use another size; just adjust the soak time accordingly.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories773

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g53%

Saturated Fat 8.8g45%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 1696mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 65g24%

Dietary Fiber 7.3g27%
Protein 38g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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