[NEW] Tabbouleh With Chicken

Turn a classic tabbouleh into a complete meal with a little added protein and some extra vegetable. Enjoy for lunch all week long--the flavors mix together better as they sit.
Active: 20 min. Cook: Total: 20 mins
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[NEW] Tabbouleh With Chicken

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bulgur ½ cup water, boiling 1 ½ cup plum tomato, diced ¾ cup cooked chicken breast, shredded ¾ cup fresh parsley, minced ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup cucumber, diced ¼ cup fresh mint, minced 1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. Combine bulgur and water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well and cool.
  2. Add remaining ingredients. Toss well.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container
Serving size 398 g
Amount per serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.8g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 44.6mg 15%
Sodium 651.3mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 37.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8.08g 29%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 23.2g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 83.9mg 6%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Potassium 880.3mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.