Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken tenders marinated with za’atar, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic bring warm, herbal flavor to a crisp romaine salad. Cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot add fresh crunch, while a creamy lemon-tahini dressing with date, chives, and mint ties everything together for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 67
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes to 12 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Place the chicken tenders on the grate, reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest. Meanwhile, prepare the salad by placing the romaine pieces in a large bowl and adding the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot.
- 5
Combine the lemon zest and juice, tahini, water, garlic, and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or blender. Pulse several times, adding water as necessary, until the desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing into the salad bowl and toss.
- 6
Divide the salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise and place the slices over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.
- Calories 899.04 kcal High 45%
- Protein 47.29 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 95.27 g 35%
- Total Fat 41.71 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 5.44 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.73 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 836.96 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 28.32 g Good Source 101%
- Total Sugars 34.73 g --
- Added Sugars 1.81 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 510.83 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 16.74 mg Good Source 93%
- Potassium 3132.34 mg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin A 1523.83 mcg Good Source 169%
- Vitamin C 108.94 mg Good Source 121%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Tahini Za'atar Chicken Salad is made with 21 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 899.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Tenderloin, Chopped Dates. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 899.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad healthy?
- Lemon–Tahini Za’atar Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 899.04 calories and 47.29 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 836.96 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.44 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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