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Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus

Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus

Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus tend to become a repeat favorite. You’re getting the perfect balance of citrus, smokiness, gentle spice, refreshing veggies, and a creamy hummus base that feels rich yet light. It’s a combination that hits every part of your palate without weighing you down.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 Bowls

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 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
  • ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Dice the chicken (or leave the breasts whole for grilling), mince the garlic, and chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs.

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt and pepper
  • Add the chicken and coat well.
  • Marinate 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

Grill the Chicken (instead of skillet cooking):

    *If grilling whole chicken breasts:

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
    • Grill the breasts 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F).
    • Let rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.

    *If grilling diced chicken:

    • Option A — Grill basket:
    • Add marinated chicken to a grill basket.
    • Grill 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Option B — Skewers:
    • Thread chicken onto skewers and grill 3–4 minutes per side.

    Make the Cucumber Salad:

    • In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes (or bell pepper), lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
    • Toss and set aside.

    Prepare the Hummus Base:

    • Spread hummus into the bottom of your bowl.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika or chili powder on top.

    Assemble the Bowls:

    • Add the grilled lemon-chili chicken over the hummus.
    • Top with the fresh cucumber salad.
    • Finish with chopped parsley.

    Serve:

    • Enjoy immediately as is, or pair with warm pita!
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