Let’s be honest: when you’re juggling work, workouts, a social life (or maybe just your latest Netflix obsession), making a healthy dinner can feel like one more thing on an already overloaded to-do list. And sure, Uber Eats is tempting, but your wallet and your body will thank you for having a few go-to meals that are fast, fresh, and don’t require a culinary degree.
Enter: the Greek Chicken & Chickpea Salad.
This one-bowl wonder is everything you want in a weeknight meal. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavour—and the best part? It takes less than 10 minutes to throw together. No stress, no sink full of dishes, just simple ingredients doing their thing.
It’s the kind of recipe that reminds me healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive—it just needs a few solid ingredients and a little love
🥗 Why You’ll Love It
- Single-serving perfection. No awkward leftovers or trying to divide recipes meant for a family of four.
- Balanced and satisfying. Lean chicken, hearty chickpeas, crunchy veg, and creamy feta = full belly and happy tastebuds.
- Customizable. Got some olives lying around? Toss ’em in. No cucumber? Sub bell pepper. This salad plays well with whatever’s in your fridge.
🥗 A Quick Word on the Good Stuff
What makes this salad more than just a pretty bowl of food? It’s a nutritional power-up in disguise:
- Chicken breast delivers lean protein to keep you full and support muscle recovery (yes, even if your only workout today was walking to the coffee machine).
- Chickpeas are loaded with fiber and plant-based protein, keeping your blood sugar stable and your hunger in check.
- Cucumber and tomato bring hydration, crunch, and a hit of antioxidants.
- Feta cheese adds calcium and richness without going overboard.
- Olive oil is your healthy fat hero—heart-friendly and satisfying.
- And let’s not forget the lemon juice and oregano, which bring brightness and a little anti-inflammatory magic to the mix.
This is the kind of dinner your body and your taste buds get excited about.
The 10-Minute Greek Chicken & Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
- 100g grilled chicken breast (pro tip: batch cook or buy pre-cooked to save even more time)
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed (tip: you can buy mini-cans to stock the pantry these days! Easy portion control & no leftovers to put in the fridge.)
- ½ cucumber, chopped
- ½ tomato, chopped
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Salt, pepper, oregano to taste
How to make it:
- Toss everything in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season, mix, eat. (Seriously, that’s it.)
💡 Quick Tips
- Meal prep hack: Grill a few chicken breasts on Sunday and refrigerate. You’ll be halfway to dinner all week.
- Upgrade your flavor: Add a pinch of garlic powder or swap lemon juice for red wine vinegar for a different twist.
- Lunch win: Make it in the morning and let it sit in the fridge—the flavors only get better.
This salad is proof that eating well doesn’t have to mean cooking for an hour or sacrificing flavor. It’s fresh, fast, and totally doable, even on your busiest days.
Whether you’re fueling up post-workout, need a brain-friendly lunch between Zoom meetings, or just want something easy and nourishing—you’ve now got a new go-to.
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Remember: eat well, live well, stress less. 🌱
