Lemony-Garlic Chicken & Hummus Bowls For a Tasty, Heart-Healthy Diet | Prep School | EatingWell

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Reserve 1/4 cup liquid from the can of chickpeas into a measuring cup, known as aquafaba.

Rinse the chickpeas to remove excess sodium and set aside.

In a blender, combine rinsed chickpeas, aquafaba, 1/4 cup olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and tahini.

Blend until smooth and creamy, portioning out into two containers for later use.

Cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes.

In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt; stir to coat the chicken.

Preheat the oven to broil on high and line a baking sheet with tin foil for easy cleanup.

Spread the chicken on the baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until cooked and crispy.

While the chicken cooks, make a garlic dressing by mincing 2 cloves of garlic with 1/8 teaspoon salt to form a paste.

In a bowl, combine the garlic paste with 2 tablespoons olive oil and fresh lemon juice; stir to mix.

Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the garlic dressing.

Assemble the bowls starting with a base of garlic hummus, then add the spiced chicken on top.

Top with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced red onion, and fresh parsley.

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