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Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowl with Fresh Cucumber Salad and Hummus

Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowl

A bright and flavorful bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh cucumber salad, and creamy hummus, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced You can grill whole breasts if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste Adds depth and color.
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 1 cup diced cucumber English cucumber works great.
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper Substitute if avoiding tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
For the Bowl Base
  • 1/2 cup hummus (homemade or store-bought) A good hummus anchors the bowl.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the chicken (or leave the breasts whole for grilling), mince the garlic, and chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. If grilling whole chicken breasts, grill for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
  3. Let the chicken rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces. If using skewers, grill for 3–4 minutes per side.
Make the Cucumber Salad
  1. In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Toss and set aside.
Prepare the Hummus Base
  1. Spread hummus into the bottom of your bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika or chili powder on top.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Add the grilled lemon-chili chicken over the hummus. Top with the fresh cucumber salad.
  2. Finish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Serve family-style for easy sharing and let everyone customize their bowls with extra veggies or hummus.