# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad
13 - 6 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, arugula, or spinach
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 large cucumber, diced
16 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Garlic Sauce
18 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt alternative
19 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1 tablespoon water as needed for consistency
# Directions:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly with marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor development.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add marinated chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through completely. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized strips.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until well combined. Add water gradually, stirring until the sauce reaches your desired consistency for drizzling.
04 - Divide mixed salad greens evenly among four serving bowls. Layer halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley over the greens in each bowl. Arrange sliced chicken strips on top of each salad.
05 - Drizzle each salad bowl generously with prepared garlic sauce. Serve immediately while chicken remains warm.
