Copycat Taziki’s Friday Special

Servings: 4 Total Time: 35 mins Difficulty: Beginner
A lighter, gluten-free twist on one of my hometown restaurant favorites.

Copycat Taziki’s Friday Special

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 35 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 485

Description

I was born and raised in Alabama, and Taziki's has always been one of my favorite spots whenever I go home. After developing a wheat allergy, I haven't been able to enjoy their Friday Special- but I thought, why not recreate it myself? I decided to give it a lighter twist too, so it's as delicious with a few less calories and carbohydrates along the way.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Bake at 400°F for 16–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside. Dice.

  2. Finely chop the shallot, thyme, and tomato 

  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  4.  Make Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, thyme, and sugar.

  5.  Assemble: Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the vinaigrette. Layer over a bed of fresh spinach, then top with diced tomato and crumbled feta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 485kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Sodium 708mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 5g
Protein 41g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serving is approximately 1/2 cup pasta and 4 oz of chicken. May alternatively used rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Plate method planning tip: 1 plate has 1 serving of carbohydrate, protein and vegetables.

Keywords: Gluten-free, Healthy twist, Weeknight Recipe
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