Description
Fresh, vibrant bowls filled with lemon herb chicken, creamy hummus, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables. This Mediterranean inspired meal is colorful, satisfying, and perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly with the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken into the skillet and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden. Remove from heat and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the hummus by blending chickpeas, tahini, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and a small splash of water until smooth and creamy.
- Divide warm cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Add a generous spoonful of hummus to each bowl.
- Top with sliced chicken, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm the rice before assembling the bowls so the hummus softens slightly.
- Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add extra lemon juice or olive oil just before serving for brighter flavor.
- You can substitute quinoa or couscous for the rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg