LunchMediterraneanHigh ProteinMeal Prep
Chicken Hummus Rice Salad
Warm seasoned chicken over rice, chickpeas, cucumber, and tomato with hummus dressing.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 43g
- Carbs
- 73g
- Fat
- 17g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 35 min total
- chicken breastpatted dry20 oz
- white rice1 3/8 cup
- chickpeasdrained and rinsed1 5/8 cup
- cucumberdiced2
- tomatodiced2
- hummus8 tbsp
- extra-virgin olive oil4 tsp
- lemonjuiced1
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/3 tsp
Instructions
- 1Rinse the rice and cook it on the stovetop according to its package directions until tender and fluffy.
- 2Pat the chicken breast dry, season it with salt and pepper, and cook it in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a clean plate, then wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 3Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, hummus, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Slice the chicken and serve it over the rice with the chickpea salad.
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