Description
A simple and nutritious meal featuring chicken and chickpeas, designed for everyday balanced eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breast until done. Let it rest, then slice or dice it.
- In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the cooked chicken and chickpeas to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- You can grill, bake, or pan-sear the chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy.
- For a different flavor, try adding herbs like parsley or mint to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, chickpeas, healthy meal, balanced plate, everyday nutrition, salad, lean protein, fiber