rustic chicken with bread and grilled veggies

Dallas, TX
Updated on Jan 15, 2013

This is such a great "all in one" meal. Feel; free to be flexible by changing the veggies to whatever you like or have in the house. My Girls Day In group thought it was wonderful!!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Grill
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 - whold roasted chicken (store bought is fine)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and a little zest
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pan juices from chicken
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 -10 - each of black and green olives
  • 1 - tomato cubed or about 12-15 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 package artisian lettuce or any kind of lettuce you like
  • 1 medium red bed pepper, quartered and seeded
  • 1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 medium summer squash cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices of rustic or garlic bread cut thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled cheese (optional)

How To Make rustic chicken with bread and grilled veggies

  • Step 1
    Cut warm chicken into chunks. Keep small legs and wings in tack to place on top of salad. A half a chicken is usually enough for 4 people.
  • Step 2
    Make dressing by combining lemon juice, vinegar and juice from chicken with olive oil. Mix together with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate. Save zest to top finished salad.
  • Step 3
    Brush vegetables with olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill over medium flame until tender. When slightly cooled cut into bite size pieces. Feel free to bake veggies if you are unable to grill.
  • Step 4
    Brush bread with olive oil on both sides and toast until brown. Cut or tear into bite size pieces.
  • Step 5
    Cut or tear clean lettuce into large bowl. Add tomatoes and olives and toasted bread. Toss with dressing. Arrange on large platter and add chicken. Place small legs and wings on top. Top with zest. Sprinkle with cheese such as feta or parmigiana if you like.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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