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Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad

Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad: A Fresh Healthy Delight

This Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad offers a perfect blend of grilled chicken and vibrant veggies for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if unavailable
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
  • 1 medium Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Sprinkled on top

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts generously with the marinade and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  6. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. In another bowl, whisk extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and salt together for the dressing.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat.
  9. Top the salad with the sliced chicken strips and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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