Mediterranean Protein Dip Bowl
Mediterranean Protein Dip Bowl
Ingredients
For the Hummus Base
- 1 can canned chickpeas, 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Protein Topping
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 4 pita bread, warm, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hummus: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cold water, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of cold water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Assemble the dip bowls: Divide the prepared hummus evenly among four shallow bowls, spreading it to create a base. Top each hummus base with an equal portion of the cooked chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the fresh toppings: Evenly distribute the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives over the chicken in each bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
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Mediterranean Protein Dip Bowl
Ingredients
For the Hummus Base
- 1 can canned chickpeas, 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Protein Topping
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 4 pita bread, warm, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hummus: In a food processor, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cold water, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of cold water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Assemble the dip bowls: Divide the prepared hummus evenly among four shallow bowls, spreading it to create a base. Top each hummus base with an equal portion of the cooked chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the fresh toppings: Evenly distribute the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives over the chicken in each bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately with warm pita bread for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min