Description
A flavorful and healthy bowl featuring spicy garlic chicken, creamy hummus, and a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup hummus
- For the cucumber salad: 1 large cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, prepare cucumber salad by mixing diced cucumber, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked quinoa or rice among serving bowls. Top with a generous scoop of hummus, the cooked spicy garlic chicken, and the cucumber salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add more cayenne or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean