🍗 Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Salad
A high-protein salad featuring grilled chicken, chickpeas, and a variety of fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 each chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 each lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 400 grams chickpeas
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 each cucumber
- 1 each red bell pepper
- 1 each red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 30 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference. You can add more olive oil or balsamic vinegar as needed.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and texture.
Tip: You can prepare the salad components in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and serve.