Lebanese Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Lebanese chicken salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely delicious. The best part? It's incredibly simple to make, with just a few fresh ingredients that you probably already have at home. I love how the fresh parsley brings brightness to every bite while being packed with vitamins and antioxidants that are great for your body. The creamy tahini dressing ties everything together beautifully, creating that authentic Lebanese flavor that makes you feel like you're dining somewhere special. Serve it with warm pita bread and you've got a complete meal that's healthy, satisfying, and budget friendly too.
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Ingredients
- 500chicken breast
- 1parsley
- 200diced cucumber
- 200diced tomato
- 100red onion
- 50 mltahini
- 50 mllemon juice
- 2garlic
- 100 mlolive oil
- 1salt
- 1black pepper
- 4pita bread(crushed for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Roast the chicken breast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- 3
Let the chicken breast cool down and then chop it into small pieces.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, parsley, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and garlic.
Tip: Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the dressing.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to your taste.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix well to combine.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Garnish with crushed pita bread and serve immediately.
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