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Panzanella with Raw Zucchini Ribbons, Peaches, and Chicken


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A super yummy salad that has all the flavor and texture you could want. Sweet and salty, crunchy and soft. The best way to make the most of day-old bread and that end of summer produce.

Yield4 servings
Cook time20 minutes

Ingredients

For the croutons

For the salad

For the chicken

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Mix bread with olive oil on a baking sheet and season generously with salt, then bake for 10-12 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Mix together all ingredients for the chicken. Let sit for 15 minutes to come up to room temp.

  4. 4

    Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-8 minutes on first side until golden brown (5 for thin sliced cutlets, closer to 8 for regular breasts), flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on the second side and cooked till 165 degrees. Remove from the pan, place on a cutting board, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized chunks.

  5. 5

    Mix croutons and chicken with the rest of the ingredients. Serve immediately.