Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 red onion, sliced very thinly
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4–6 boneless + skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for seasoning
- 1 package frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 small to medium cucumber, sliced thinly and cut into quarters
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Hummus + tzatziki, store bought (I made mine- recipes to come)
- arugula or other salad green
- pita pockets or naan, store bought
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- hot sauce, optional
Instructions
Pickled Red Onion
- Place the very thinly sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small jar. Make sure the onions are submerged in the vinegar. Cover and place in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour (3 hours is best).
Chicken
- Add the chicken to a baking sheet tray. Combine the spices – smoked paprika, cumin, 1 teaspoon turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with the spice blend. Cover with plastic wrap and place the chicken and baking tray in your refrigerator to marinade for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425F.
- Roast in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet tray. Meanwhile, assemble the remaining ingredients.
Cauliflower Rice
- Heat up a medium skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add in the cauliflower rice and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring around with a wooden spoon or spatula. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and a pinch of each salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let sit until ready to assemble the bowls.
Cucumber + Tomato Salad
- Combine the sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Add in 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice. Sprinkle in the dill and a pinch of each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Assemble
- Slice the chicken thinly.
- I like to heat the pita pockets or naan up slightly in a dry pan over high heat – flip over so both sides are toasty. Add in some greens to one side of a shallow bowl or plate. Arrange the pita pockets or naan and start layering the remaining ingredients.
- Add in a spoonful of the cauliflower rice, cucumber and tomato salad and a scoop of hummus and tzatziki sauce. Top with crumbled feta cheese and hot sauce, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: chicken
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: dinner