Description
A refreshing and flavor-packed bowl featuring zesty grilled chicken, creamy hummus, and a crunchy cucumber salad.
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
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and coat the diced chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the cucumber salad: In a separate bowl, toss diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes (or bell peppers), lemon juice, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. Set aside.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the bowl base: Spread ½ cup of hummus in the bottom of a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Assemble the bowl: Top the hummus with sliced grilled chicken and a generous scoop of cucumber salad on one side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different spices and swaps like marinated tofu, quinoa, or adding avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, cucumber salad, healthy bowl, lemon, chili, meal prep