Last month, my friend Megan told me eat well The recipe. “I absolutely love this recipe,” she said. “I think I told you before, it’s so delicious.”
Sure, she had, many times. Every time she made a chicken hummus bowl, she would email me to tell me how much her family loved it. So did her husband. And he was the first person to see the “Chicken Hummus Bowl” recipe in our September 2020 issue and actually make it. eat well.
But even though I developed this dish and always have most of the ingredients on hand, I’d never made it for my family, so I finally gave it a go, my daughter declared it was her new favorite dinner, and it’s been on our weekly dinner menu ever since.
Chicken Hummus Bowls are super easy to make and can be customized in endless ways. The recipe starts with marinating boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a mixture of olive oil, cumin, and paprika. The chicken is quickly cooked under the broiler, or you can grill it if you prefer (I did).
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the other things: Whisk up a lemon-garlic vinaigrette, slice the cucumber and onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop some parsley. That’s all. We use shallow bowls for most of our meals, and this dinner is no exception. Slather a generous amount of hummus into each bowl, top with the veggies and chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and drizzle on the dressing. I like to serve the meal with warm whole-grain pita bread and scoop it up to eat.
As we said, the possibilities are endless. Don’t like chicken thighs? Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pork tenderloins, or cubed tofu will do the trick. If you have some leftover cooked chicken, you can use that too. Just warm it up with a little extra virgin olive oil and the marinade spices before spooning it into bowls. You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. If you leave out the cucumbers, we recommend including at least one crunchy vegetable for texture. Shredded romaine lettuce or cabbage and thinly sliced bell peppers are also delicious.
The chicken and hummus combination provides 31 grams of protein per serving. Getting enough protein is a priority for the whole family. My husband cycles nearly 100 miles a week in race training, and my daughter is a multi-sport athlete, so we both rely on protein to keep our muscles strong. I’m also trying to lose weight to lower my cholesterol. Plus, hummus and cherry tomatoes are ingredients that help reduce inflammation. While inflammation is good to some extent, such as helping wounds heal, chronic inflammation has been linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer.
So what shall we have for dinner tonight? Chicken Hummus Bowls, of course! If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a go. Don’t forget to rate and review the recipe. I can’t wait to read what you think.
