Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad With Crispy Chickpeas And Fresh Herb Dressing
This vibrant Green Goddess Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crispy chickpeas, and a fresh herb dressing for a healthy and flavorful meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Crispy Chickpeas
- 15 ounce canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp cumin
Green Goddess Dressing
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) (for a healthier option)
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Salad
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 0.25 cup chopped celery
- 0.25 cup chopped red onion
- lettuce cups or whole-wheat bread (Optional: for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken, sear in skillet, bake for 15-20 minutes, then shred or dice.
- Toss chickpeas with oil and spices, bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine chicken, celery, and red onion in a bowl.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture and stir.
- Fold in crispy chickpeas.
- Serve in lettuce cups or on bread, or chill for later.
Notes
For a lighter dressing, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 350mg