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Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad

Delicious Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad for Quick Dinners

This Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad is a quick, satisfying meal packed with protein and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups Mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Salad Bowl
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Brush the marinade generously over the chicken breasts and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  6. In a large salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  9. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best freshness, store leftover salad and dressing separately. Grill chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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