Description
A refreshing and flavor-packed bowl featuring zesty grilled chicken, crisp cucumber salad, and creamy hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced or whole
- 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
- Dice the chicken (or leave the breasts whole if you prefer).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for 20-30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If grilling whole chicken breasts, grill for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). If using diced chicken, place it in a grill basket and grill for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or use skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss and set aside.
- Spread hummus into the bottom of your bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika or chili powder on top.
- Add the grilled lemon-chili chicken over the hummus. Top with the fresh cucumber salad and finish with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy immediately as is, or pair with warm pita!
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest after grilling for a few minutes to retain juices. Customize hummus with additional spices for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, cucumber salad, healthy bowl, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner