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Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad

Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad
HelloFreshPoultry
✓ Available this week · Sep 21 to Sep 27, 2026
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⏱ ~10 min  ·  🍽 2 servings  ·  📊 Easy  ·  💰 $9-$12/serving
✓ High protein
Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories1070
Total Fat51g
Total Carbohydrate90g
Dietary Fiber12g
Protein58g
Sodium1040mg
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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MealFan's take
Solid choice
A mid priced poultry that 38% heavier than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 92th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein5/5
Lightness1/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beginner cooks✓ Poultry lovers
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✕ You are doing keto or low carb✕ You are cutting calories
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📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
92th pctl
More total protein than 92% of 7,411 meals
Protein density
5.4g /100cal
More protein per calorie than 53% of meals
Protein value
$0.16 /g protein
At $9.00 a serving. Services we track run $0.16 to $1.19 per gram of protein
vs Poultry average
38% heavier
This1070
Avg778
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein ›✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens are not itemized by this provider, check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ Pork-free
Details are sourced from the meal provider and can change between weeks. Facilities are not certified allergen free and trace cross contact is possible. If you have a serious allergy, always confirm against the package label.
Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Arugula
Chopped Chicken Breast
Chickpeas
Sunflower Seeds
White Cheddar Cheese
Lemon
Mini Cucumber
Scallions
Microwavable Grain Blend
Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Salt
How to make it
1
Step 1
Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Drain and rinse chickpeas.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, chickpeas, stock concentrate, a pinch of salt, and pepper.Cook, covered, shaking the pan occasionally, until scallions are browned and chickpeas are slightly crispy, 2-3 minutes. (TIP: Chickpeas will pop. Be careful!) Transfer to a large bowl.
2
Step 2
While chickpeas cook, massage grain blend in package; partially open package. Microwave until warmed through, 1½-2 minutes.Transfer grain blend to bowl with chickpeas. Fluff and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use in Step 5.Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chickpeas over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
3
Step 3
While grain blend microwaves, halve lemon. Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice into ¼-inch-thick pieces.
4
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, juice from lemon halves, a pinch of salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined (6 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings).
5
Step 5
To bowl with grain blend and chickpeas, add cucumber, arugula, cheddar, sunflower seeds, and dressing; toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.Add cooked chicken to bowl along with cucumber.
6
Step 6
Divide grain salad between bowls and top with scallion greens. Serve.
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Brand
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Category
Poultry
Difficulty
Easy
Price / serving
$9-$12/serving
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Nutrition Per Serving

1070
kcal
Calories
58
grams
Protein
90
grams
Carbs
51
grams
Fat
12
grams
Fiber
1040
mg
Sodium

Dietary Info

QuickEasy PrepPork-free

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Ingredients

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Veggie Stock Concentrate
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Arugula
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Chopped Chicken Breast
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Chickpeas
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Sunflower Seeds
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White Cheddar Cheese
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Lemon
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Mini Cucumber
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Scallions
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Microwavable Grain Blend
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Black Pepper
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Olive Oil
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Sugar
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Cooking Oil
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Salt

How to Make It

1

Step 1

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Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Drain and rinse chickpeas.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, chickpeas, stock concentrate, a pinch of salt, and pepper.Cook, covered, shaking the pan occasionally, until scallions are browned and chickpeas are slightly crispy, 2-3 minutes. (TIP: Chickpeas will pop. Be careful!) Transfer to a large bowl.

2

Step 2

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While chickpeas cook, massage grain blend in package; partially open package. Microwave until warmed through, 1½-2 minutes.Transfer grain blend to bowl with chickpeas. Fluff and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use in Step 5.Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chickpeas over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

3

Step 3

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While grain blend microwaves, halve lemon. Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice into ¼-inch-thick pieces.

4

Step 4

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In a small bowl, whisk together 3 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, juice from lemon halves, a pinch of salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined (6 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings).

5

Step 5

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To bowl with grain blend and chickpeas, add cucumber, arugula, cheddar, sunflower seeds, and dressing; toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.Add cooked chicken to bowl along with cucumber.

6

Step 6

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Divide grain salad between bowls and top with scallion greens. Serve.

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Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 1070 calories alongside 58g of protein, placing it at about 54 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.

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Daily calorie contribution54% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
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Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad contains 1070 calories and 58 g of protein per serving.

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Protein ranking

58 grams of protein per serving, compared with 7,999 meals across 28 brands.

Across all brands

#648 of 7,999

More protein than 91% of meals

91%

Within HelloFresh

#427 of 2,103

More protein than 79% of HelloFresh meals

79%

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