Enjoy this refreshing, protein-packed Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Salad recipe that’s light, filling and perfect for a clean, feel-good meal…
recipe
INGREDIENTS
Chicken fillet 160g
Black pepper (crushed) 1 tsp
Paprika powder ½ tsp
Cumin powder ½ tsp
Dried oregano ½ tsp
Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
Garlic (crushed) 1 tsp
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
Olive oil (Pomace) 3 tbs
Extra virgin olive oil 3 tbs
Mustard paste 2 tsp
Garlic (chopped) 2 cloves
Lemon zest 1 tsp
Honey 1 tsp
Cucumber (diced) 1 cup
Onion (chopped) 1 cup
Cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 cup
Chickpea (boiled) 1 ½ cup
Fresh parsley (chopped) handful
Iceberg as required
DIRECTIONS
Cut chicken fillet into 2 thin fillets and
set aside.
In a flat bowl, add crushed black pepper, paprika powder, cumin powder, oregano, pink salt, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, olive oil (Pomace) and mix well.
Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
In a pan, add olive oil, heat it, add marinated chicken, cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes each side.
Place cooked chicken fillet on a cutting board and cut in slices.
In a jar, add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, mustard paste, lemon zest, pink salt, black pepper crushed, honey then cover and shake well, salad dressing is ready, set aside.
In a bowl, add cucumber, onion, cherry tomato, white chickpea, fresh parsley, prepared salad dressing and mix well.
In a serving plate, add ice berg lettuce, salad dressing, prepared chickpea salad and prepared chicken.