Mediterranean Chicken and Hummus Bowls
Fresh, flavorful, and made to move—these Mediterranean-inspired bowls are perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy lunch. Tender fully cooked chicken bites are layered with creamy hummus, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, and herby vinaigrette over couscous or rice. Finish with a sprinkle of feta and a drizzle of olive oil for a balanced bowl that’s satisfying and so easy to make.
Fresh, flavorful, and made to move—these Mediterranean-inspired bowls are perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy lunch. Tender fully cooked chicken bites are layered with creamy hummus, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, and herby vinaigrette over couscous or rice. Finish with a sprinkle of feta and a drizzle of olive oil for a balanced bowl that’s satisfying and so easy to make.
Fresh, flavorful, and made to move—these Mediterranean-inspired bowls are perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy lunch. Tender fully cooked chicken bites are layered with creamy hummus, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, and herby vinaigrette over couscous or rice. Finish with a sprinkle of feta and a drizzle of olive oil for a balanced bowl that’s satisfying and so easy to make.
PREP TIME:
15 minutes
COOK TIME:
7 minutes
TOTAL TIME:
25 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Mediterranean
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley and/or dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ English cucumber, diced 2½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 package Fully Cooked Chicken Bites
3 cups cooked couscous or brown rice
½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
10 ounces hummus
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Pita bread, for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the cucumber tomato salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and herbs, and toss together until well combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
Assemble the bowls: Heat the chicken bites according to package instructions*. Divide couscous or rice between four bowls or meal prep containers. Top each with chicken bites, tomato-cucumber salad, hummus, olives, and feta. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with warm pita bread.
*Cook chicken until heated to a minimum of 1650F internal temperature (or as dictated by state or local codes) as verified by a calibrated thermometer.
ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~520
Protein: ~28g
Fat: ~28g
Saturated Fat: ~7g
Carbohydrates: ~38g
Fiber: ~5g
Sugar: ~5g
Sodium: ~780mg