This recipe is low GI, low carb and gluten free is the chicken broth is. If using prepared chicken broth or making it from a stock cube, check the ingredients.
Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans. As with all beans and pulses, they are high in protein. These protein balance their carbohydrate content. This recipe can be used as a vegetarian main course.
This is a low carb chicken recipe, adequate for those on a low carb diet. It is good to add a little variety when dieting. Mind, this recipe is not low fat at all.