Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls with Fresh Cucumber Salad & Hummus
A flavorful summer dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and chili, served with a refreshing cucumber salad and creamy hummus.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup hummus
- Cooked rice or quinoa (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together lemon juice, chili powder, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Make the fresh cucumber salad by combining diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the sliced grilled chicken over rice or quinoa, topped with fresh cucumber salad and a dollop of hummus.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating smoked paprika or cumin into the marinade. You can also substitute grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg