Serves 8
25 min
Nutty Chicken Grain Salad
Recipe GLPRd4094f496bd86c
A wholesome and satisfying salad featuring grilled chicken breast paired with a hearty mixture of mixed grains, nuts, and dried fruits. The grain mixture is tossed with a light hummus dressing and served alongside fresh greens for a nutritious meal.
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Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (about 150g each)
1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
Salt and black pepper to taste
250g pouch of mixed grains (prepared according to package directions)
100g mixed dried fruit and nuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil (for grain mixture)
100g hummus
½ tbsp olive oil (for hummus dressing)
1 tbsp water (for hummus dressing)
Fresh green salad, for serving
Directions
Preheat your grill to high. Place the chicken breasts on a grill pan or baking tray. Brush with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mixed grains according to the package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
Roughly chop the mixed dried fruit and nuts into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked grains, chopped fruit and nuts mixture, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to evenly distribute.
Prepare the hummus dressing by whisking together the hummus, 1 tbsp water, ½ tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and pourable.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips. Divide the fresh green salad among serving plates, top with the grain and fruit mixture, arrange the sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with the hummus dressing.
