Tabbouleh & Grilled Chicken
Estimated $5.65 recipe · $2.83 per serving (US / USD)
Zesty parsley-bulgur tabbouleh piled next to lemony grilled chicken.
The recipe
Tabbouleh & Grilled Chicken
Zesty parsley-bulgur tabbouleh piled next to lemony grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken breast
- 80g bulgur wheat
- 2 large handfuls parsley, finely chopped
- Handful mint
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3 spring onions
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.65 for 2 servings · $2.83 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g chicken breastRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Uses 300g | $1.85 |
| 80g bulgur wheatPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 80g | $0.53 |
| 2 large handfuls parsley, finely choppedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.36 |
| Handful mintPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tomatoes, dicedRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.17 |
| 3 spring onionsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.41 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 3 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.55 |
| Estimated total | $5.65 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soak bulgur in hot water 12 min, then drain and squeeze dry.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and half the lemon; grill 6–7 min per side.
- Toss bulgur with parsley, mint, tomatoes, spring onion, remaining lemon and olive oil.
- Slice the chicken and serve over the tabbouleh.
Recipe notes
Tabbouleh is mostly herbs — chop the parsley finely for the best texture.
Estimated nutrition per serving
500 kcal · 43g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.