Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Zesty Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Cucumber Salad. This delightful dish is perfect for any weeknight dinner or weekend gathering, uniting succulent grilled chicken with zesty lemon and a vibrant cucumber salad. Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a healthy choice that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling great. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this meal to suit your preferences. Enjoy a nutritious and delicious dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the cucumber salad by combining diced cucumber and tomatoes/red bell pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and toss gently.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken pieces for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Assemble your bowls by placing hummus at the base, topping with grilled chicken and cucumber salad. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and garnish with smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg