Somewhere between Iftar hunger and post-dinner food coma lives this bowl. It’s bright, creamy, herby, protein-packed, and comes together faster than your group chat can decide what to eat. This Mediterranean Chicken Hummus Bowl is designed for Ramadan evenings when you want real food, not fried chaos, and definitely not another bland salad.
Short prep. Big flavour. Serious nourishment.
Let’s cook!
Ingredients (Serves 2 generously)
For the chicken
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs if you like juicier bites)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the bowl base
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought is totally fine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- Handful of parsley or mint, chopped
Optional extras (highly encouraged)
- Warm pita or flatbread
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Chili flakes or sumac
- A spoon of tzatziki if you’re feeling fancy
Step-by-step (under 30 minutes, promise)
1. Marinate the chicken (5 minutes)
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken in until coated.
No time to marinate? Even 5 minutes does magic.
2. Cook the chicken (10 to 12 minutes)
Heat a pan or grill on medium-high. Cook chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Rest it for two minutes, then slice.
Tiny step. Huge payoff.
3. Build the bowl (this is the fun part)
Spread hummus generously across your bowl like you’re icing a cake.
Top with:
- sliced chicken
- tomatoes
- cucumber
- olives
- red onion
- herbs
Finish with olive oil and chili flakes or sumac.
Warm pita on the side. Always.
Why this bowl works for Ramadan?
This isn’t just pretty food. It’s functional.
You’re getting:
- Lean protein from grilled chicken to keep you full longer
- Healthy fats from olive oil and hummus for steady energy
- Hydration-friendly veggies after a long fast
- Zero heavy sauces or fried elements slowing you down
Perfect for working evenings. Perfect for lazy weekends. Perfect when guests randomly show up.
Quick swaps if your fridge is judging you
No chicken? Use grilled halloumi or roasted chickpeas.
No hummus? Blend tahini, garlic, lemon, and canned chickpeas.
Want more carbs? Add quinoa or couscous under the hummus.
Flexible food wins Ramadan!
This bowl sets the tone for our Healthy Ramadan, One Dish a Day series. Protein-forward. Globally inspired. Actually doable after fasting.
Stay hungry, but make it smart!
