Yemeni Style Chicken Salad
Infuse your meals with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors by trying this Yemeni Style Chicken Salad, a wholesome and refreshing dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender, spice-rubbed chicken breasts—marinated with a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and smoked paprika—are grilled to perfection and served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. A creamy, tangy yogurt and lemon dressing ties it all together, adding a zesty finish to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is a delightful balance of bold spices, fresh ingredients, and light, healthy appeal. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair with warm flatbread for a complete Yemeni-inspired meal. Perfect for fans of global cuisine looking for a quick, nutritious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a spice marinade.
Rub the spice marinade evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss the salad gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and aromatic flavors of the Yemeni Style Chicken Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 596 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
