Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas

Only a handful of ingredients stand between you and this delicious Grilled Chicken recipe with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas Salad.

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Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Resting Time

5 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Only a handful of ingredients stand between you and this delicious Grilled Chicken recipe with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas Salad.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken thigh recipe, easy chicken thigh recipe, easy grilled chicken thigh, grilled chicken recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 824 kcal

Author: Samantha

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
• 1 15 oz (330 ml) can chickpeas, rinsed under cold water
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 8 small skin-on / bone-in chicken thighs (approx. 2.5 lb. total)
• 3 cups arugula
• 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook stirring occasionally until warm and just slightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

2. Prepare grill or a large skillet for medium heat. Brush chicken with 4 tbsp of olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. Grill chicken skin side down until golden brown and lightly charred, approx. 8-10 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through, approx. 4 minutes longer.

3. Toss arugula, lemon zest, and lemon juice into chickpeas. Serve with chicken, drizzle with more olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 824 Calories from Fat 621

% Daily Value*

Fat 69g106%

Saturated Fat 16g100%

Cholesterol 283mg94%

Sodium 521mg23%

Potassium 648mg19%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 47g94%

Vitamin A 665IU13%

Vitamin C 3.9mg5%

Calcium 51mg5%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe From: Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas, Bon Appetit, May 2014.

Enjoy! xo