Description
Easy Chicken Falafel Bowls combine tender, spiced baked chicken strips with crispy falafel, nestled on a bed of fluffy quinoa or rice and fresh Mediterranean veggies. Topped with creamy hummus, tangy tzatziki, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley, these vibrant bowls make a healthy, flavorful meal perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Falafel & Base
- 8 small falafel balls (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup hummus
- ¼ cup tzatziki sauce
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken strips.
- Season Chicken: In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated with the spices.
- Bake Chicken: Spread the seasoned chicken strips out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden brown on the edges.
- Prepare Falafel and Base: While the chicken bakes, warm the falafel balls as per package instructions if store-bought. Prepare the quinoa or rice according to your usual method, then chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice evenly into four serving bowls. Top each with baked chicken strips, warm falafel, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add Toppings: Add a generous dollop of hummus and a spoonful of tzatziki sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve each bowl with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with couscous or leafy greens to lighten the bowl.
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to reduce prep and cooking time.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store each component separately and assemble just before eating to keep ingredients fresh.
