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High Protein Chicken

A delicious and nutritious dish featuring lean chicken breast, chickpeas, and colorful mixed vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, onions)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, optional) For garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  3. If needed, add more oil to the skillet, then sauté the garlic and mixed vegetables until tender.
  4. Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and chickpeas.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

This dish can be served on its own or with brown rice or quinoa for a heartier meal. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and olive oil before cooking. You can also add a splash of soy sauce or hot sauce for a different flavor profile.