Best 2 Moroccan Chicken Salad California Pizza Kitchen Copycat Recipes

Moroccan chicken salad is a dish from California Pizza Kitchen that is well-known for its combination of sweet dried fruit, crunchy nuts, and savory chicken. The salad features mixed greens topped with juicy chicken, dried apricots, craisins, and toasted almonds. A creamy dressing made from honey mustard, lemon juice, and mayonnaise adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the salad. As a main dish, Moroccan chicken salad makes a quick and easy meal option, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)

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Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
1 (8 ounce) can beets, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 hard-boiled egg, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup dates or 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 cup girard's champagne dressing
1/4 cup roasted almonds
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD

Moroccan Chicken Salad image

An unusual taste in chicken salad. The spices make it unique. Green bell pepper can be substituted for either or both of the other colors. Vary the amount of red pepper flakes if you want it hotter or less hot (it will taste fine without it if you prefer).

Provided by echo echo

Categories Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut in strips
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cut in strips
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt (nonfat is OK)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Combine the chicken through parsley in a bowl.
Stir together the yogurt through red pepper flakes and toss with the chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 465.5, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.1

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
To make the salad dressing, you can use a food processor or blender. Be sure to emulsify the dressing well, so that the oil and vinegar are combined.
If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time. So if you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy, this Moroccan chicken salad is the perfect choice.