Spanish-Style Chicken Salad
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
For a warm salad, have the greens prepped and ready to dress when the hot chicken comes out of the oven. Using two kinds of paprika makes the dressing a little smoky and a little sweet.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, rub chicken with 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. each smoked paprika, regular paprika, and salt; and the garlic. Lay chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and 4 tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. each smoked paprika and regular paprika, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Step 3
3
Combine arugula, spinach, peppers, and almonds in a large bowl, tossing gently to mix. Thinly slice hot chicken, add to salad, and toss with half the dressing.
Step 4
4
Divide salad among plates and scatter with cheese. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
Ingredients
6 boned, skinned chicken thighs (1 lb. total)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika, divided
3/4 teaspoon regular paprika, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 qt. loosely packed baby arugula
1 qt. loosely packed baby spinach
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, patted dry and thinly sliced
1/2 cup salted, roasted Marcona almonds
1/2 cup shaved manchego cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, rub chicken with 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. each smoked paprika, regular paprika, and salt; and the garlic. Lay chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and 4 tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. each smoked paprika and regular paprika, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Step 3
3
Combine arugula, spinach, peppers, and almonds in a large bowl, tossing gently to mix. Thinly slice hot chicken, add to salad, and toss with half the dressing.
Step 4
4
Divide salad among plates and scatter with cheese. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
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