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

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.

Tallal Imtiaz
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I made this salad for a party, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Humair Sunny
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped bacon and cheese for extra flavor.


Shem Serville
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Seth bdr Khatri
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. I usually make a big batch on the weekend and eat it throughout the week.


Isaac jimenez
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I'm on a diet, and this salad is a great way to satisfy my cravings for something crunchy and flavorful.


Md Rayhan Dsr Md Rayhan Dsr
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and spicy dressing.


Darshan Rai
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I love the fact that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's low in calories.


Graham Swan
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This is a really versatile salad. I've made it with different types of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Hashimu M Danladi
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper.


Faqeer Mashwani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.


frank raj
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken and chickpeas are perfectly cooked.


shoriful shoriful
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5 stars! This salad is amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Md Arif Bin Ahamd
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I made this salad for my lunch today, and it was so good! I love the combination of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables.


Gulshair Malik
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfectly balanced, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


RAJESH BHAI
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper.


Md kamal Hossain *kamal*****
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Easy to make and delicious! I used canned chickpeas to save time, and it still turned out great.


Malik Sajjad
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abishek Chaudhary
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! I added some chopped red bell pepper and avocado for extra color and crunch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!