Meal Prep Green Goddess Chicken Salad with Crispy Shawarma Chicken
This Meal Prep Green Goddess Chicken Slaw features crispy skillet shawarma chicken, a bright herb-packed dressing, and a crunchy cabbage slaw. Fresh, filling, and perfect for meal prep, this healthy recipe comes together in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: green goddess chicken salad, green goddess salad with chicken
Method: Blender, Stove Top
Servings: 4 servings
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
- 1/4 cup olive oil for sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lemon juiced, plus more for serving
- Flaky salt for serving
- Fresh parsley for serving
For the Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Squeeze of honey
- 1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño deseeded
For the Slaw
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 packed cups green cabbage very thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper very thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup snap peas very thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup scallions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
- 3/4 cup feta crumbled
- Optional: 1 3 oz pack alfalfa sprouts, microgreens, or sliced avocado
Marinate the chicken:
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and shawarma seasoning. Toss to coat and let sit while preparing the sauce.
Make the tomato oil mixture:
In a small pot over medium heat, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil and the tomato paste until smooth. Add lemon juice and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Cook the chicken:
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add a bit of oil. When hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown. They do not need to be fully cooked through.
Slice and crisp:
Remove the chicken, slice into thin strips, and return to the skillet. Cook for another 10 to 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned in spots.
Make the Green Goddess Dressing:
Build the base:
Add chickpeas, cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, snap peas, scallions, parsley, and feta to a large mixing bowl. Add sprouts or avocado if using.
Storage: For the best results, store the ingredients in separate airtight containers. The chicken will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days, the dressing will keep for up to 1 week, and the salad base will last for 2-3 days. Once assembled, the salad will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Serving: 1serving | Calories: 858kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 2231mg | Potassium: 1708mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3878IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 8mg