Homemade Cava Bowl with Harissa Honey Chicken
This homemade Cava bowl with harissa honey chicken is packed with fresh, Mediterranean flavors. Now you can make your own Cava bowls at home!
Servings: 5
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon honey
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- 2 teaspoon harissa (add more or less depending on your spice preference)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
For the veggies:
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For assembling the bowls:
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ½ cup hummus
Other optional toppings:
- Toppings: Baby tomatoes, corn, avocado, feta, pita chips, olives, etc.
- Sauces: Tzatziki sauce or another favorite dressing or vinaigrette.
Instructions
- The first thing you will need to do is cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to a bowl. Add the honey, juice from half of a lemon, harissa, salt, and minced garlic. Mix well and set aside in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
- If you do not already have cooked rice on hand, begin with starting to cook the rice based on your preference for cooking method (rice cooker, instant pot, stovetop) and amount. We recommend having 3-4 cups of cooked rice for this recipe.
- Next, prepare the pickled veggies. Add the sliced red onion and cucumbers to a bowl. Next add the apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to the bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Next, either use the air fryer or a nonstick pan to cook the chicken. For the air fryer—preheat to 380 degrees. Spray the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Cook for 8-12 minutes, shaking the basket half way through, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. For the pan, spray with nonstick spray and cook the chicken over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes or until it reaches 165 degrees.
- Assemble the bowls. Add rice, chicken, pickled veggies, hummus, and any other desired toppings.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free: double-check that the harissa you use is gluten-free and choose gluten-free toppings.
- Make it dairy-free: this is already an easy dairy-free cava bowl, but make sure to choose dairy-free toppings.
- Make it vegetarian: substitute the chicken for tofu, chickpeas, or falafel. Swap the honey for maple syrup.
- Make it vegan: here are some vegan options! Simply substitute the chicken for tofu, chickpeas, or falafel. Swap the honey for maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.8g | Protein: 36.5g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 99.3mg | Sodium: 548.5mg | Potassium: 643.5mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 8.9g
