Hearty yet fresh: tender chickpeas, shredded chicken breast, and crisp vegetables, all lifted with lime and oil. It brings real protein, balanced texture, and a clean citrus punch that keeps it light. Built to eat cold and hold well in a lunch container.
Place the chicken breast in a pot with the water and part of the salt. Simmer gently for 15 to 17 minutes, until no pink remains in the center; remove it and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
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Drain the cooked chickpeas and keep the chicken shredded. Cut the cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper into small cubes; finely chop the cilantro and ají limo if using.
Whisk the lime juice with the olive oil, the remaining salt, pepper, and cumin for 30 seconds, until the dressing looks glossy and smells fresh.
Toss the chickpeas, chicken, vegetables, cilantro, and ají limo with the dressing. Mix gently for 1 minute, until everything is coated without crushing the chickpeas.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving, cold or at room temperature. For meal prep, pack it once it is no longer warm; that keeps the texture alive and avoids sad lunchbox salad.
