Albanian Herb-Crusted Grilled Chicken with Roasted Beet & Chickpea Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Pan-seared chicken breast coated in toasted walnuts and fresh herbs, paired with a vibrant roasted beet and white chickpea salad dressed in lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. A Balkan Mediterranean gem celebrating earthy flavors and nutty textures.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts, patted dry
- 0.75 cups walnuts, finely chopped, lightly toasted
- 0.33 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh mint, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1.25 lbs beets, medium, peeled, cubed
- 2 cans (15 oz) canned white beans, drained, rinsed
- 0.33 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar


