Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus — A Refreshing, Flavor-Packed Bowl You’ll Crave Again and Again
A vibrant and refreshing bowl with spicy lemon chili grilled chicken, creamy hummus, and crisp cucumber salad for a balanced healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish / Bowl Meal
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients
Chicken
2 chicken breasts (diced or grilled whole then sliced)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cucumber Salad
1 cup diced cucumber
½ cup cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Bowl Base
½ cup hummus
1 tsp olive oil
¼ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
Instructions
1. Prep Ingredients
Dice chicken (or leave whole for grilling), mince garlic, and chop cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs.
2. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for 20–30 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
3. Grill the Chicken
Whole breasts: Grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Rest, then slice.
Diced chicken: Grill in a basket for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or thread onto skewers and grill 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Make Cucumber Salad
Combine cucumber, tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss well and set aside.
5. Prepare Hummus Base
Spread hummus into serving bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika or chili powder on top.
6. Assemble Bowls
Top hummus with grilled lemon-chili chicken, then add cucumber salad. Finish with fresh parsley.
7. Serve
Serve immediately, optionally with warm pita bread or flatbread.
Notes
Marinating longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
Greek yogurt can be added for extra creaminess.
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
Great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
