Chicken Deli Plate with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa

by Kyle Lundquist-3 November 2026Easy

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time0 min

Total Time10 min

Servings1

A high-protein, fiber-friendly chicken deli plate served with fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a spicy jalapeño tomatillo salsa. Simple, fast, and ideal as a home meal while still fitting a dinner slot.

Method

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Rinse the tomatillos under cold water and remove any papery husks.
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Chop tomatillos into small chunks and place them in a mixing bowl.
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Finely dice the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat, and add to the bowl.
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Finely chop the red onion and cilantro and add them to the tomatillos.
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Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to the bowl.
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Stir the salsa ingredients together until well combined, then taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime if desired.
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Wash the cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into rounds or sticks, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Arrange the chicken deli slices on a plate, slightly overlapping.
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Add the sliced cucumber and cherry tomato halves alongside the chicken.
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Spoon a generous portion of jalapeño tomatillo salsa over the chicken slices or serve it in a small dish on the side.
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Serve immediately as a high-protein, fiber-friendly dinner plate.