Baked Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Salad
| 10 minutes
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This sun-dried tomato chickpea salad is a quick and flavorful option for a weekday lunch! It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Baked Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Salad
This sun-dried tomato chickpea salad is a quick and flavorful option for a weekday lunch! It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with bo…
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Description
This sun-dried tomato chickpea salad is a quick and flavorful option for a weekday lunch! It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
For The Chicken
- 8 oz chicken breast
For The Salad
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
- 8 oz romaine lettuce chopped
- ¼ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup chickpeas garbanzo beans, drained
- 2 oz red onion diced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp ancho chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder
- ¼ oz pine nuts
- 1 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 oz goat cheese optional
Instructions
- Bake the chicken – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Marinate the onions – In a large bowl, add the diced red onion and red wine vinegar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
- Cook the chickpeas – Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add chickpeas, ancho chili powder, and cayenne powder. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the diced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the salad – Add the chickpea mixture to the bowl with the marinated onions. Stir in the diced cucumber and crumbled goat cheese (if using). Toss well to combine.
- Top & serve – Sprinkle with pine nuts and add chopped romaine. Toss lightly and serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Storage Suggestion: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The cucumbers may soften over time, but the salad will still be delicious. For meal prep, it’s best to leave the cucumbers out and add them fresh when serving to keep their crispness.
- Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a standalone meal or serve alongside baked chicken breast (4 oz per serving) for extra protein.