Tikka Chicken Salad with Chickpeas and Mint
Warm tikka chicken on crisp leaves with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and a sharp lemon and mint dressing.
Made with Tikka marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 mins plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make your ready made tikka marinade first (see the base recipe). Coat the chicken slices in 120 g of the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Heat a griddle pan or frying pan to hot. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until charred and white all the way through.
6 min - 3
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, mint and a pinch of salt for the dressing.
- 4
Toss the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and salad leaves with the dressing.
- 5
Pile onto plates and top with the warm sliced chicken.
Tips
- Slice the chicken thinly across the grain so it cooks fast and stays tender.
- Dress the salad at the last minute to keep the leaves crisp.
- Rinse tinned chickpeas well.
Storing and freezing
Keep chicken and salad in separate boxes in the fridge for up to 2 days. Dress just before eating.
Questions
Can I make it a packed lunch?
Yes. Pack the dressing separately and keep the chicken chilled. Eat within 2 days.
Can I use leftover roast chicken?
Yes. Warm the leftover chicken in a little marinade in a pan until steaming hot, then add to the salad.
Can I use quinoa?
Yes. A scoop of cooked quinoa makes the salad more filling.
More made with tikka marinade
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.