Fat Burning Recipe: Chicken & Chickpea Salad

Work full-time and not in the mood to slave over dinner when you get home in the evenings? But still want to eat a healthy meal? Don't sweat it! There are lots of options for a quick and easy meal that healthy and nutritious too. My Chicken & Chickpea Salad Recipe packs a big punch in flavor while incorporating ingredients that can help burn fat. 

While we all may be familiar with chickpeas for their use in Middle Eastern and Indian foods such as hummus, falafels, and curries, we may not all be aware of the seriously beneficial properties of these little things. High in fiber and a great source of protein, chickpeas help boost energy and fight heart disease. And as a weight loss aid, enjoying as little as 1/2 cup of chickpeas daily can keep you feeling full and consuming fewer calories.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving: 380

Fat per serving: 9g

Ingredients

2lb chicken breast

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)

1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning

Freshly ground black pepper

3 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Boil water on high in a pot and add chicken. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. Chop into chunks when cooked thoroughly. 

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in chickpeas and adobo. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.

3. Combine chicken, rice, onion-chickpea mixture, cilantro, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss well until thoroughly combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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