Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad

Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad
HelloFreshPoultry
✓ Available this week · Jun 15 – Jun 21, 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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Solid choice
A mid-priced poultry that 32% heavier than the average poultry meal and ranks in the 92th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein5/5
Lightness1/5
Ease5/5
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Nutrition per serving
1070CALORIES
Protein22% · 58g
Carbs34% · 90g
Fat44% · 51g
12g
Fiber
1040mg
Sodium
5.4g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
92th pctl
More protein than 92% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.4g /100cal
Leaner than 68% of meals
vs Poultry average
32% heavier
This1070
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary ✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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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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Available this week — 12, 25 – 12, 31, 2026
Brand
HelloFresh
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.

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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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Nutrition per serving

1070 Calories
58g Protein
90g Carbs
51g Fat
12g Fiber
1040mg Sodium
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
Strict keto

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad?

Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad contains 1070 calories and 58 g of protein per serving.

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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad?+
Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad has 1070 calories per serving, with 58g protein, 90g carbs, 51g fat.
Is Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad high in protein?+
Yes. It delivers 58g of protein per serving, which we count as high-protein.
How long does Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad take to make?+
About 10 minutes, rated easy difficulty, and it serves 2.
Does Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad list its allergens?+
HelloFresh does not itemize allergens for this meal — check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
How much does Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad cost?+
It runs about $9–$12/serving through HelloFresh.
What diets does Lemony Chicken & Arugula Grain Salad work for?+
It is tagged Quick, Easy Prep, Pork-free.
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Brand: HelloFresh Calories: 1070 cal Protein: 58g Servings: 2 Price: $9–$12/serving
Pre-filled from our kitchen database · Veggie Stock Concentrate, Arugula, Chopped Chicken Breast, Chickpeas, Sunflower Seeds, White Cheddar Cheese, Lemon, Mini Cucumber
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