Description
A vibrant and protein-packed bowl featuring tender, spicy garlic-marinated chicken served over fluffy rice, creamy hummus, and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup prepared hummus
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp plain yogurt or tahini (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the cucumber salad by mixing diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with a scoop of hummus, the spicy garlic chicken, and a generous portion of cucumber salad.
- Drizzle with yogurt or tahini if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American