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Spicy Garlic Chicken Bowl with Hummus & Cucumber Salad


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring tender, spicy garlic-marinated chicken served over fluffy rice, creamy hummus, and a refreshing cucumber salad.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar to make the salad.
  5. To assemble bowls, divide rice among four bowls. Top with chicken, a scoop of hummus, and the cucumber salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.