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SOUVLAKI GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY CHICKPEAS

Don’t let the laundry list of ingredients shock you. Many of them are the same ingredients but used in each component of the recipe for some flavor layering.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4
Calories: 671kcal
Author: Lovoni

Ingredients

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SPICY CHICKPEAS
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of sea salt
MARINADE
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, plus extra to serve
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra leaves for serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus extra leaves for serving
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  • 24 oz skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 8 x 8-inch 20cm metal skewers
SALAD
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 artisan lettuce, trimmed of the stem and leaves separated
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced telegraph
  • 8 oz grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 oz feta cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled
  • flat breads such as naan, pita or Lebanese bread, to serve, optional

Instructions

To make the chickpeas:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas, spices and salt. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes until hot and a little toasted; set aside.

To make the marinade:

  • Combine yogurt, parsley, mint, honey, zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight if the time permits.

To make the salad:

  • Add the juice, oil, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl or a jar; whisk or shake until combined.
  • Arrange lettuce, onion, cucumber and tomatoes on a platter or individual serving plates. Top with chicken skewers. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter the chickpeas. Add a dollop of extra yogurt, sprinkle with extra parsley and mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
  • Serve with warm flat bread if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 5mg