We are all about delicious salad vibes in these warmer months, and this Greek-style roast chicken salad (supplied by the team from Spier Good Natured) ticks all the boxes.
Greek-style Roast Chicken Salad
(Serves 4)
You’ll need: 4 medium size chicken breasts, skin on (bones removed); Olive oil for drizzling (plus extra); Salt and pepper; 250g small mixed tomatoes, halved; 1 large red pepper, roughly chopped; 300g courgettes, sliced into bite-size chunks; 2 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges; A handful of baby salad leaves (optional); 2 rounds of feta, sliced or kept whole; ½ cup of kalamata olives;
A handful of fresh origanum leaves (or basil or mint); 1 teaspoon dried origanum; Red wine vinegar for drizzling (or fresh lemon juice).
To make:
Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a large baking tray lined with baking paper, arrange the chicken (skin side up) next to the tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and red onions. Drizzle all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until the chicken is just cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred, then remove from the oven and leave to rest. Slice the chicken and get ready to plate.
On a large platter, arrange the baby leaves, then top with the sliced chicken breast, roasted vegetables, feta, olives and fresh origanum. Sprinkle with dried origanum, drizzle with more olive oil all over and a touch of red wine vinegar, then serve at once (with some crusty bread on the side).
Pair it with a red …
If you were under the impression that red wine can’t play nice with poultry, the juicy Good Natured Organic Shiraz 2021
will make you reconsider.
With intense mulberry and sweet spice leading to a soft,
smooth finish, this certified organic Shiraz is the perfect
partner to our Greek-inspired chicken salad, which is
crammed full of roasted vegetables, feta and olives.
Details: Spier Good Natured Organic wines: shop.spier.co.za
