Chicken Salad With Herbs And Aleppo Pepper

• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
• 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
• 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into quarters
• 2 6" pita breads, split
• 1 1/2 teaspoon za'atar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups baby lettuce leaves, or 1 head of Bibb lettuce, leaves torn
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

1. Using a large knife, chop 4 garlic cloves; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and mash to a paste using the side of the knife blade. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in Aleppo pepper, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons oregano; season marinade with black pepper. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag; add marinade, seal bag, and turn to coat. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
2. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400u0b0F. Remove chicken pieces from marinade, season with salt and pepper, and place on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until golden brown and cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165u0b0F when inserted in the thickest part of thigh, 30-40 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
3. Meanwhile, place pita bread halves, cut side up, on another large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, sprinkle with za'atar, and season with salt. Bake until browned and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Let cool; break into bite-size pieces.
4. Pull chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones. Place meat in a large bowl. Scrape in any juices from baking sheet and toss to combine.
5. Combine parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oregano in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Let vinaigrette stand 30 minutes; discard garlic.
6. Add pita chips, lettuce, mint, and cilantro to bowl with chicken; drizzle salad with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
7. DO AHEAD:

garlic, kosher salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, fresh oregano, freshly ground black pepper, chicken, pita breads, parsley, lemon juice, baby lettuce leaves, mint leaves, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-salad-with-herbs-and-aleppo-pepper-51179100 (may not work)