Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl, a dish that brings together tender spiced chicken, fluffy couscous, and crispy chickpeas for a satisfying meal. This colorful bowl is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to enjoy it warm or cold. With fresh vegetables and creamy hummus enhancing each bite, this nourishing recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or an impressive dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and customizable option that fits into any busy lifestyle—making it a must-try for health-conscious food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 500 g chicken breast (chopped into bite size chunks)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
- 1 tsp sumac
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
- 150 g (3/4 cups) uncooked couscous
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 400 ml (1 2/3 cups) boiling water
- 400 g (14 oz) tin chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 80 g (2 packed cups) mixed baby salad leaves
- 2 flatbreads (toasted/griddled and sliced into quarters)
- 4 heaped tbsp hummus
- 2 spring onions (sliced into thin strips)
- 4 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 12 cherry/grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the chopped chicken with black pepper, salt, 1 tsp of cumin, cinnamon, ground coriander, paprika, lemon juice, 3 crushed garlic cloves, sumac, and all but 1 tsp of olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a hot large griddle or frying pan for about 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the couscous by combining it with a pinch of salt and pepper, lemon zest, remaining crushed garlic clove, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Pour in boiling water and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Fry chickpeas in a small frying pan with remaining olive oil, remaining cumin, smoked paprika, and season lightly with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Assemble your bowls by dividing fluffed couscous, mixed salad leaves, fried chickpeas, cooked chicken, and hummus into each bowl. Garnish with spring onions, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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