Description
A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring spicy garlic chicken, creamy hummus, and refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 pita breads or cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In another bowl, mix diced cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble bowls, spread a generous spoonful of hummus on the bottom. Top with sliced chicken and cucumber salad. Serve with pita or rice.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add more cayenne or a dash of chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean