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Near East Tabouleh and Middle Eastern Chicken Breast

Sep 4, 2019Last Modified: March 24, 2021

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post sings the praises of Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad. 🙂

Tabbouleh and Chicken

Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad Mix

I researched parsley for my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project. Tabouleh is a Middle Eastern salad. I discovered this salad during my research on foods that utilize parsley. I made tabouleh for the first time due to this post and used Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad Mix as the base for my tabouleh. This tabouleh was excellent! You can buy this item here on Amazon, or you should be able to find it at large grocers.

Tabouleh is usually made with bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, onion, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Parsley is an essential ingredient of the tabouleh.

Italian Parsley
Near East Tabouleh
Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad Mix
Near East Tabouleh

The picture above shows how much dried parsley (along with mint) is included in the spice mix. I added plenty of fresh Italian parsley to this mix, along with plenty of lemon juice and a large chopped tomato. The result looks delicious, don't you agree? 🙂

Tabbouleh

What To Serve With Tabouleh

I served this with a grilled chicken breast. I seasoned the chicken with Middle Eastern spices including sumac, za'atar, and salt. It was so good!

Za'atar is also one of the foods in my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project! Za'atar is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking and is both an herb and a spice. Amazon has some great options for purchasing za'atar and I highly recommend trying out this highly aromatic and delicious spice mix!

Sumac is widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. The sumac bush is native to the Middle East. It produces deep red berries, which are dried and then ground to a powder.

Do not worry if you don't have za'atar or sumac available. Tabouleh will pair nicely with a chicken breast seasoned simply with salt and pepper. 🙂

I included links here and above for za'atar and sumac if you are interested in purchasing them on Amazon.

Tabbouleh and Chicken

This combination of the classic Middle Eastern salad called Tabouleh and Middle Eastern Chicken Breast makes for a divine dinner! In conclusion, I hope you will enjoy this taste of the Middle East tonight!

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Tabbouleh and Chicken

Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad and Middle Eastern Chicken Breast

Near East and Grace
This combination of the classic Middle Eastern salad called Tabouleh and Middle Eastern Chicken Breast makes for a divine dinner! Enjoy this taste of the Middle East!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Resting and Chilling Time for Tabouleh 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle East
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Near East Whole Grain Tabouleh
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 cup Italian parsley minced
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 1 ts salt (for chicken) plus additional if needed for the tabouleh
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil split (1 tablespoon for the tabouleh, 2 tablespoon for the chicken)

Instructions
 

  • To make the Near East Tabouleh, combine the contents of the box in a medium saucepan. You will combine the wheat and the contents of the Spice packet. Add 1 cup of boiling water, stir. Cover, and let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
    Near East Tabouleh
  • Stir in your chopped tomato, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and your minced parsley. Mix well. Cover, then chill approximately 1 hr. Taste, and add additional salt if needed to suit your tastes.
    Near East Tabouleh
  • While the tabouleh is chilling, mix the salt, sumac, and Za'atar in a small bowl. PLEASE NOTE: If the Za'atar you are using contains salt, you may want to cut back a little on the additional salt this recipe calls for.
    sumac za'atar and salt
  • Using the mix of sumac, Za'atar, and salt (if used), season your chicken breasts on both sides.
  • Heat up 2 tablespoon in your skillet until hot, on med high heat. Add your chicken breasts, and fry both sides each approximately 5-6 minutes or until cooked. If the breasts are thick, you may need to fry them for longer. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes.
    Tabouleh and chicken

Notes

Serve the chilled tabouleh salad, with the cooked chicken breasts for a delicious taste of the Middle East!  There are so many delicious spices and flavors in this meal to enjoy!  You may also desire to serve this with some pita bread or a green salad for a complete and fantastic meal!
Keyword Chicken, grainsalad, tabouleh
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