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Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowl with Cucumber Salad and Hummus

Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus

A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and spicy chili, served with a refreshing cucumber salad and hummus.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced (or whole if you prefer to grill first)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • to taste garnish Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste Salt, to taste
For the Bowl Base
  • ½ cup hummus (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by dicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and chopping the cucumber and tomatoes. Don’t forget to get fresh herbs ready!
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Let it marinate for 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If grilling whole breasts, cook for 5–7 minutes per side until they reach 165°F internally. For diced chicken, you can use a grill basket for 10–12 minutes or thread it onto skewers and grill for 3–4 minutes per side.
Cucumber Salad
  1. In a bowl, mix the cucumber, tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, tossing gently.
Assembly
  1. Spread the hummus in your bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle smoked paprika or chili powder on top.
  2. Layer the grilled lemon-chili chicken over the hummus, top with the fresh cucumber salad, and finish with chopped parsley.
Serving
  1. Enjoy the bowls immediately as is, or for a treat, serve with warm pita bread!

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken longer if time allows. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.