Making Chicken & Chickpea Salad is a simple process. Follow these steps to create this delightful dish:

1. Prepare the Chicken: If using raw chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook it in a skillet over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred or dice.
2. Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
5. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7. Add Feta Cheese: If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
8. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
9. Chill or Serve: You can serve the salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

These steps will guide you in creating a delicious Chicken & Chickpea Salad effortlessly.