Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring tender, spicy garlic-marinated chicken served over a bed of hummus and a refreshing cucumber salad, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 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 the chicken cooks, prepare the cucumber salad by combining cucumber slices, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently and season with salt.
- To assemble, spread hummus evenly at the bottom of each serving bowl. Top with cooked chicken and a generous portion of cucumber salad. Serve with rice or quinoa if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion