Caprese Chicken Macaroni Salad

Caprese Chicken Macaroni Salad

2fat
0.75protein
1.25starch
0.5dairy
0.25vegetable

The perfect dish to bring to a summer get together!

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Dinner
Snacks
Sides
IBD
PCOS Friendly
Diabetic Friendly
Diverticulosis
Ingredients
8 servings
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  • Chicken
    1.5 pounds
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice
    2 tablespoon
  • Honey
    1 tablespoon
  • Italian sesoning
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried Oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    .5 teaspoon
  • Salt
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Olive oil (dressing)
    1/4 cup
  • Red wine vinegar (dressing)
    2 tablespoon
  • Honey (dressing)
    1 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano (dressing)
    1.5 teaspoons
  • Salt (dressing)
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder (dressing)
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper (dressing)
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes (dressing)
    1 tablespoon
  • Banza chickpeas pasta
    8 ounces
  • Mozzarella pearls
    1 cup
  • Sweet onion
    1/2 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes
    2 cups
  • Basil
    1/4 cup
  • Parsley
    1/4 cup
Directions
  • 1
    Make chicken marinade (Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper) and coat raw chicken in it for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator prior to cooking.
  • 2
    Grill chicken until reaches internal temperature of 165.
  • 3
    Chop chicken into cubes.
  • 4
    Boil water and cook banza chickpea pasta until al dente.
  • 5
    Chop onion and tomatoes to a diced consistency.
  • 6
    Dice basil and parsley until finely chopped.
  • 7
    Add chicken, pasta, onion, tomatoes, basil and parsley to a large bowl.
  • 8
    Combine dressing ingredients in a container and stir well.
  • 9
    Add as much dressing as you’d like to the finished product. Option to add spinach for extra veggies!