Description
A vibrant and protein-packed bowl featuring tender, spicy garlic chicken served over creamy hummus with 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)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade hummus
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Cooked quinoa or rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the cucumber salad by combining diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the bowls, spread a generous layer of hummus at the bottom of each bowl. Top with cooked quinoa or rice if using, then add the spicy garlic chicken and a scoop of cucumber salad on the side.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American