Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Cava-Inspired Honey Harissa Chicken Bowls featuring marinated chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup hummus
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the harissa paste, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the harissa mixture generously over both sides of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach. Toss gently to mix.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the quinoa mixture among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, a dollop of hummus, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with roasted chickpeas or grilled tofu marinated in the same harissa mixture.
- Add sliced avocado or roasted sweet potatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg