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Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad

Savory Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad for Ultimate Flavor

This Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad is a nutritious, quick dish that combines vibrant ingredients for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon honey for marinade
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Salad

  • 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for topping

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, aiming for about 400°F (204°C).
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
  • Brush the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then slice it into strips.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently.
  • Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt for the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
  • Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Adjust the balance of acidity in the dressing according to taste. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chickpea Salad, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Dinner, Nutritious Salad, Quick Recipe, Sesame Chicken
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