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Chicken & Chickpea Salad: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– ½ red onion, finely chopped
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Creating Chicken & Chickpea Salad is simple. Follow these steps to make this delicious dish:

1. Cook the Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook the chicken breast. You can grill, boil, or pan-sear it until fully cooked. Allow it to cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
3. Add Chickpeas: Gently fold in the drained and rinsed chickpeas, ensuring they are well distributed among the vegetables.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
5. Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
6. Serve: The salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 28g