Chicken, Squash, and Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients

• 1  medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4  tablespoons  olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2  6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/3  cup  tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 12  ounces  romaine hearts, cut into strips (about 9 cups)
• 1  15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1  cup  pita chips, broken
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425° F, with the racks in the upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast on the bottom rack, tossing once, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the chicken on a second rimmed baking sheet and coat it with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, oregano, the remaining tablespoon of oil, ⅓ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide the lettuce among plates; dividing evenly, top with the squash, chicken, chickpeas, pita chips, and chives. Serve with the dressing.