Description
A vibrant and satisfying 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 uncooked white rice
- 1 cup plain 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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy. Keep warm.
- Prepare the cucumber salad: In a separate bowl, toss together diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with a scoop of hummus, a portion of spicy garlic chicken, and a generous serving of cucumber salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion