# Salad with Grilled Chicken

## Description:
A refreshing and hearty English dish, combining tender grilled chicken with a vibrant salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This meal is a balance of crisp vegetables, juicy chicken, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect summer lunch or dinner.

## Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
   - Cut a whole chicken into 8-10 pieces (breasts, thighs, and wings).
   - Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

2. **Preheat Grill:**
   - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

3. **Grill the Chicken:**
   - Grill the chicken pieces for approximately 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred.
   - Set the grilled chicken aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

4. **Prepare the Salad:**
   - In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, halved cucumbers, red onion (thinly sliced), and fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
   - Drizzle with a simple vinaigrette made from 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
   - Toss gently to combine.

5. **Assemble the Salad:**
   - Divide the salad evenly among plates.
   - Top each salad with sliced grilled chicken.
   - Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

## Allergens:
- Gluten
- Dairy (if using regular vinegar; substitute with gluten-free, dairy-free vinegar)

## Cooking Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 10-15 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes

## Substitutes:
- **Gluten:** Omit or replace the dried thyme with dried oregano to avoid gluten cross-contamination.
- **Dairy:** Use a dairy-free alternative for the vinaigrette dressing, such as a combination of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
- **Chicken:** For a vegetarian option, substitute grilled tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
- **Herbs:** If fresh herbs are unavailable, use dried herbs (reduce the amount by half) or omit them entirely.
- **Vinegar:** Traditional white vinegar can be substituted with rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar.