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Colorful Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl topped with grilled chicken, chickpeas, couscous, fresh veggies, and flatbread.

Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl is a wholesome, flavor-packed meal featuring tender marinated chicken, herbed couscous, crispy chickpeas, and fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a vibrant weekend lunch!


Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:

    • 500 g (1.1 lbs) chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized 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

    • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • For the Couscous:

    • 150 g (¾ cup) uncooked couscous

    • ½ tsp chilli flakes

    • 1 garlic clove, minced

    • 400 ml (1⅔ cups) boiling water

    • Zest of 1 lemon

    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For the Chickpeas:

    • 400 g (14 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

    • 1 tsp cumin

    • 1 tsp smoked paprika

    • Salt and pepper

    • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Toppings and Assembly:

    • 80 g (2 packed cups) mixed baby salad leaves

    • 2 flatbreads, toasted and sliced

    • 4 heaped tbsp hummus

    • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

    • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

    • 12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

    • Extra chilli flakes for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    In a bowl, combine chicken with black pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, lemon juice, 3 cloves of garlic, sumac, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 1–2 hours (or overnight).

  2. Cook the Chicken:
    Heat a dry pan over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and lightly charred.

  3. Prepare the Couscous:
    In a heatproof bowl, combine couscous with salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic, and chilli flakes. Pour in boiling water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  4. Sauté the Chickpeas:
    In a small pan, heat remaining 1 tsp olive oil. Add chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until golden and warmed through.

  5. Assemble the Bowls:
    Divide couscous among four bowls. Add salad greens, chickpeas, flatbread slices, and grilled chicken. Spoon hummus on top, then garnish with radishes, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and extra chilli flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Customize your nourish bowl with additional veggies like cucumber, avocado, or shredded carrots.

  • To make it vegetarian, swap the chicken for grilled tofu or roasted sweet potatoes.

  • Leftovers can be stored in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: lunch ,dinner
  • Method: Stovetop , Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 610 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 530 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 42 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg