Description
A zesty and flavorful chicken bowl served with a refreshing cucumber salad and hummus, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 4 wedges lemon
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl while the chicken is grilling. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the rice among bowls, then top each with a scoop of hummus, sliced chicken, and fresh cucumber salad.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for added flavor. Grill a batch for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg