Description
A refreshing and flavor-packed bowl featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and chili, paired with a crisp cucumber salad and creamy hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup hummus (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by dicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and chopping the cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through, or if diced, grill for 10–12 minutes in a grill basket or 3–4 minutes per side on skewers.
- Make the cucumber salad by combining cucumber, tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare the hummus base by spreading hummus into a serving bowl and drizzling with olive oil and smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Assemble the bowls with the grilled chicken over hummus, topped with cucumber salad and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately or pair with warm pita for an added touch.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for the full duration, and adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, cucumber salad, hummus, healthy meal, quick dinner