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Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad

January 20, 2026

Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad

How to Make Smoky Chicken and Three Bean Salad


Smoked paprika and cumin give the chicken a delicious smoky flavor. This all-in-one meal is perfect for budget-friendly meal prepping: pack each serving in a tightly sealed container for a grab-and-go lunch throughout the week!

Double Up: Double the chicken when making Smoky Pan-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Beans and use the leftovers in this recipe.

Find this recipe and weekly meal plans in our book, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook by Linda Gassenheimer. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.


10 min prep time


20 min cook time


4servings


3 cups

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, cumin, and honey together to form a smooth, thick paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Mist the skillet with olive oil spray. Add the chicken, smooth side down. Brown for 2 minutes. Flip and brown for 2 more minutes.
  3. Spoon the honey mixture over the chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170° F.
  4. While the chicken finishes cooking, place the green beans in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  5. When the chicken is done cooking, chop into 1-inch pieces. Mix the chicken with the cooked green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and dressing. Toss well. Add the pepper and toss again.
  6. Divide the chicken-and-bean salad mixture into 4 servings (3 cups each) and
    spoon onto individual romaine leaves to create lettuce “boats.” Or place 1 cup of
    chopped romaine on each plate, topping each with 3 cups of the chicken mixture.
Fiber Focused
Veggie Rich
Budget Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Main Dish
Quick & Easy
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3 cups


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    390

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    13g

    17%

    • Saturated Fat
      3.1g

      16%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    155mg

    52%

  • Sodium
    340mg

    15%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    35g

    13%

    • Dietary Fiber
      9g

      32%
    • Total Sugars
      13g

  • Protein
    36g

  • Potassium
    820mg
    17%

Ingredients

smoked paprika
2 tsp

cumin
2 tsp

honey
2 tbsp

olive oil spray
1

boneless, skinless chicken thighs (visible fat removed)
1 1/2 lbs

fresh or frozen green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 lb

low sodium canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
3/4 cup

low-sodium canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup

black pepper
1/4 tsp

reduced-fat oil-and-vinegar dressing
1/4 cup

romaine lettuce or other salad green
4 cup