Description
A flavorful Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowl served with fresh cucumber salad and hummus, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup hummus
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Combine the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a separate bowl to make the salad. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the grilled chicken.
- Assemble the bowls by placing mixed greens as a base, adding sliced chicken, and topping with cucumber salad. Serve with a generous scoop of hummus on the side.
Notes
Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor. Adjust chili powder based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, cucumber salad, hummus, healthy meal, summer recipe