“Authentic Egyptian Fava Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken for Paleo Diet”
Discover a delicious and easy-to-make Egyptian fava bean salad with grilled chicken that is perfect for the Paleo diet. Rich in flavors, this dish offers an authentic taste of Egypt while being nutritious and satisfying. Create a cinematic culinary experience at home with this simple recipe.
Allergens
N/A
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried fava beans, soaked overnight 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook fava beans until tender but still firm, around 30 minutes. Drain and let cool. Remove skins from the fava beans. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Grill chicken breasts to desired doneness, brushing with half of the dressing during cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Toss cooked fava beans with remaining dressing. Serve fava bean salad on a platter, top with grilled chicken, and garnish with parsley and mint leaves.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Egypt.
Notes
Serve this dish with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.