Name: Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin, divided; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp sumac; 3 tbsp olive oil; 150 g uncooked couscous; 1/2 tsp chili flakes; 400 ml boiling water; 400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 80 g mixed baby salad leaves; 2 flatbreads, toasted and sliced; 4 heaped tbsp hummus; 2 spring onions, sliced; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Description

Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl is a hearty and nutritious meal packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Tender spiced chicken, fluffy chili couscous, smoky chickpeas, fresh vegetables, hummus, and warm flatbread come together in one satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

500 g chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin, divided
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sumac
3 tbsp olive oil
150 g uncooked couscous
1/2 tsp chili flakes
400 ml boiling water
400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tsp smoked paprika
80 g mixed baby salad leaves
2 flatbreads, toasted and sliced
4 heaped tbsp hummus
2 spring onions, sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Combine chicken with pepper, salt, 1 tsp cumin, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, sumac, and all but 1 tsp olive oil. Marinate for 1–2 hours.
Cook chicken in a hot griddle pan for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
Add couscous to a bowl with lemon zest, remaining garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and boiling water. Cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Add chickpeas, remaining cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Divide couscous among four bowls.
Top with salad leaves, chickpeas, flatbread, cooked chicken, and hummus.
Add spring onions, radishes, tomatoes, and parsley.
Finish with extra chili flakes and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken can be air-fried at 200°C (400°F) for 13–15 minutes.
Chickpeas can be air-fried at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
Serve warm or chilled for meal prep lunches.
Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
Great for healthy lunches, dinners, or post-workout meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: British, Mediterranean