Best 5 Spicy Chicken Chickpea Salad Recipes

If you're looking for a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the warmth of spice with the goodness of chicken and chickpeas, look no further than this spicy chicken chickpea salad recipe. This tantalizing salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, with tender chicken, crunchy chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings it all together. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option, a healthy and satisfying dinner, or a vibrant side dish, this recipe has it all. So, get ready to spice up your taste buds and indulge in a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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SPICY CHICKPEA SALAD

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
1 serrano pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch mint, leaves roughly chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1 head butter lettuce, shredded

Steps:

Combine the garlic, pepper, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large bowl.
Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, mint, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss in the lettuce.

SPICY CHICKPEA TAGINE

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This tagine is a deliciously spicy meal that is my go-to dinner for guests, because everyone loves it and it's vegan! I usually pair it with some cumin roasted cauliflower.

Provided by Heather

Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
4 lemon wedges
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, or as desired

Steps:

Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and stir until onion mixture is evenly coated. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the tagine; add carrots and salt. Cook over medium-low for 12 minutes.
Mix chickpeas into carrot mixture, adding more water if needed to cover the bottom but keeping the sauce thick. Cook mixture for 7 minutes.
Serve tagine with lemon wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 785.8 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

SPICY CHICKEN & CHICKPEA SALAD

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A delicious and healthy composed-style salad that you can make as spicy as you wish. I love the whole thing, but I especially love the bite of the lemon juice and chili oil in the green salad. And the chickpea salad is a meal in itself! Makes a great lunch or light dinner, substantial but not overly filling.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 1/2 cups fresh spinach, torn
3 1/2 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot curry oil

Steps:

Combine all ingredients for the chicken; cover and chill together for at least an hour.
Combine all ingredients for the chickpeas; cover and chill together.
Saute"marinated" chicken strips in a bit of olive oil until cooked through, about 15 minutes, depending on size of your strips.
Chill the cooked chicken.
Toss together the spinach and lettuce.
Drizzle with the lemon juice& chili oil.
Serve green salad with a portion of chickpeas and chicken.

SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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This warm salad of garlicky shrimp and herby chickpeas comes together in just 15 minutes and requires very little effort. Canned chickpeas, Fresno chiles, parsley and red onion get a quick marinade in a creamy citrus dressing while the shrimp cooks in a little garlic and olive oil. Fresno chile adds a little heat, but if you're sensitive to spice, you can remove the membranes and seeds before adding the chile to the salad. Make the dish your own by adding arugula, or swap the parsley for cilantro or the shrimp for scallops. Serve warm with a hunk of crusty bread, and enjoy leftovers straight from the fridge the next day with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 lime, zested and halved
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1 Fresno chile or jalapeño, cut into thin coins or seeded and diced
1 packed cup parsley leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, lime zest and mustard. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add the chickpeas, onion, chile and most of the parsley (reserving some for garnish), and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, pulling the pan from the heat briefly if it seems like the garlic is burning.
Add the shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat with the garlic and oil. Cook until the shrimp are pink all over with a golden crust in parts, stirring and flipping the shrimp halfway through, about 4 to 6 minutes total. Turn off the heat, then squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp in the pan, stirring to combine and scraping up anything on the bottom of the pan to coat the shrimp.
Serve the shrimp on top of the salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.

HARISSA CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEA SALAD

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A low-fat, fibre-filled supper with a superhealthy side - just the thing for midweek

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

250g punnet cherry tomatoes , halved
½ small red onion , chopped
400g can chickpeas , drained
small bunch parsley , roughly chopped
juice 1 lemon
2 skinless chicken breasts , halved lengthways through the middle
1 tbsp harissa
fat-free natural yogurt and wholemeal pitta bread, to serve

Steps:

Mix the tomatoes, onion and chickpeas together, stir through the parsley and lemon juice and season.
Coat the chicken with the harissa. Heat a griddle or frying pan or barbecue. Cook the chicken for 3-4 mins each side until lightly charred and cooked through.
Divide the salad between 2 plates, top with the harissa chicken and serve with a dollop of yogurt and warmed pitta bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe chickpeas. If you're using canned chickpeas, be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
To save time, you can cook the chicken ahead of time. Simply cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Let the chicken cool and shred it before adding it to the salad.
If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs that you would fresh herbs.
This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy chicken chickpea salad is a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, and it's also low in calories and fat. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try!