Middle Eastern · salad

Chicken Tabbouleh Salad

Name: Chicken Tabbouleh Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 oz bulgur wheat; 2 None yellow peppers, seeded, coarsley chopped; 5 tbsp olive oil; 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 None lemon, juiced; 3 None tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 None cucumber, halved, thinly sliced; 6 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Chicken Tabbouleh Salad reads sweetness 5.7, citrus 5.5 and richness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Middle Eastern salad, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

Umami & Savory — 2.7 / 10
Sweet & Fruity — 6.2 / 10
Sour & Bright — 6.8 / 10
Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 5.7 · Citrus 5.5 · Richness 4.7 · Sourness 4.4 · Floral 4.3 · Herbaceous 4.1 · Allium 3.3 · Umami 2.6 · Nutty 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Fruity 1.8 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.3 · Salinity 0.9

What's in it (12)

8 oz bulgur wheat
2 None yellow peppers, seeded, coarsley chopped
5 tbsp olive oil
4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 None lemon, juiced
3 None tomatoes, chopped
1/2 None cucumber, halved, thinly sliced
6 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Time & effort: about 40 min (25 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 127.5 kcal, 14.3 g protein, 2.4 g fat, 13.2 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

Pour 2 cups boiling water over bulgur wheat. Cover and set aside until liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, saute peppers in 2 tbsp oil for 12-14 mins, until softened and starting to char. Set aside. Add chicken to pan and cook for 12-14 mins, until browned and cooked through. Add honey and cinnamon. Cook for 1-2 mins, turning chicken until coated in a rich glaze. Let rest for 10 mins then slice thinly.
Fluff bulgur wheat with a fork then toss with peppers, remaining oil, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, herbs and garlic. Season. To serve, pile into serving bowls and lay sliced chicken on top.

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