{"id":"6bec8895-31f6-4816-8e54-7186336be996","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6bec8895-31f6-4816-8e54-7186336be996","source_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/salt-and-vinegar-chicken-salad/","title":"Dill Pickle Salt and Vinegar Chicken Salad","description":"A bold, crunchy summer salad with creamy ranch, pickle-brined chicken, and salty vinegar chips!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dill-Pickle-Salt-and-Vinegar-Chicken-Salad-1-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound boneless chicken tenders/small breasts","item":"boneless chicken tenders/small breasts","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar","item":"white or apple cider vinegar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup pickle brine","item":"pickle brine","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 - 2 teaspoons salt, using to your taste","item":"salt, using to your taste","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons melted salted butter/olive oil","item":"melted salted butter/olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon dried parsley","item":"dried parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon dried dill","item":"dried dill","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon dried chives","item":"dried chives","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon onion powder","item":"onion powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"6 cups mixed greens/arugula","item":"mixed greens/arugula","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup sliced pickles and cucumbers","item":"sliced pickles and cucumbers","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1-2 avocados, sliced","item":"avocados","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"2 cups salt and vinegar chips","item":"salt and vinegar chips","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt","item":"plain Greek yogurt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup buttermilk","item":"buttermilk","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon apple cider, white balsamic, or white vinegar","item":"apple cider, white balsamic, or white vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 clove garlic, chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/3 cup chopped dill pickles","item":"chopped dill pickles","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup fresh chopped basil","item":"fresh chopped basil","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill","item":"fresh chopped dill","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese","item":"crumbled blue or feta cheese","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a bowl, toss the chicken in vinegar, pickle juice, and salt. Let sit 20 mins or 12 hours in the fridge. Once marinated, add the butter/olive oil, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with black pepper"},{"number":2,"text":"Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vinegar over the warm chicken. Season with salt, as desired"},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the greens, pickles, cucumbers, and avocado. Slice the chicken and add it to the salad"},{"number":4,"text":"To make the dressing. Mix all ingredients together in a jar and season with salt and pepper"},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine. Top the salad with potato chips. Eat and enjoy"}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:00:27.343779+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:00:27.343779+00:00"}