Yield: 2

Mediterranean Chicken Chickpea Salad

A delicious Mediterranean chicken chickpea salad is packed with flavor and tons of protein in every bite! A light refreshing lunch you will love that is gluten-free!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

For Salad

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained

For Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Optional

  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 (15 oz) can of whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breast on both sides with garlic powder, cumin, and sage. seasoned chicken breast on white cutting board
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Then place the chicken into the pan and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the pan and set aside for 5 minutes. cooked chicken breast in grill pan
  3. In a large bowl, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley, and drained chickpeas. If desired, add in corn and cucumber as well at this time. chickpeas being poured into bowl with other vegetables
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the dressing. spoon stirring dressing in white bowl
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  6. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.pink tongs putting chicken chunks into bowl of chickpeas
  7. Toss before serving. tongs tossing chickpea chicken salad large black bowl of Mediterranean chicken chickpea salad

Notes

Add any vegetables you prefer to the salad.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 618Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1133mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 12gSugar: 12gProtein: 32g