Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup medium-grade bulgur (6 ounces); 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 2 chicken breast halves on the bone (about 1/2 pound each); 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 1 cup finely chopped scallions (1 bunch); 2/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch); 2/3 cup finely chopped mint (1 bunch); 1 European seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/3 -inch dice; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 cup medium-grade bulgur (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
2 chicken breast halves on the bone (about 1/2 pound each)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped scallions (1 bunch)
2/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)
2/3 cup finely chopped mint (1 bunch)
1 European seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/3 -inch dice
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the bulgur with the boiling water, lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and let stand until the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender, about 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.
3
Set the chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
4
Rub them with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Roast for about 40 minutes, or until just cooked through.
6
Let the chicken cool slightly, then discard the skin and remove the meat from the bones.
7
Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch chunks.
8
Add the scallions, parsley, mint and the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil to the bulgur and let stand for 15 minutes.
9
Add the chicken, cucumber and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
10
Transfer the tabbouleh to a bowl or platter and serve at room temperature or chilled.

1039

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup medium-grade bulgur (6 ounces), 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tabbouleh with Roasted Chicken

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