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Spiced Grilled Chicken Salad

Delicious Spiced Grilled Chicken Salad in Just 30 Minutes

A quick and flavorful Spiced Grilled Chicken Salad perfect for busy nights, combining grilled chicken with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken can substitute with chicken thighs or tenders
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Salad
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup juicy tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons additional olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix until well incorporated.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Grill Chicken: Heat grill pan over medium-high heat, grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Assemble Salad: Mix diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
  5. Make Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Plate: Serve salad mixture, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with yogurt dressing. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with crusty bread or a side of veggies.

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