This Speedy Chicken Hummus Bowl is topped with jammy eggs and fresh parsley. The chicken is fried in garlic and harissa, making it so tasty. And the homemade hummus is very easy to make. This dish comes together in less than 30 minutes, I hope you love it as much as I do!
Hey! I'm Emily Roz - food content creator, recipe developer, and cookbook author behind Myriad Recipes and I was craving a chicken hummus bowl the other day, so began recipe testing and you guys, it's SO good.
You can totally use storebought hummus for this recipe, but making homemade hummus is a thousand times better. All you need are chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and ground cumin. I provide a simple recipe down below but I also love my red pepper hummus too!
I've seen a few chicken shawarma hummus bowl recipes around which are delicious but I personally think this harissa chicken hummus bowl is better AND easier.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Homemade hummus:
- Chickpeas: the better the quality of your chickpeas, the creamier and tastier your homemade hummus will be. I love Bold Bean chickpeas, but go for any jarred or canned pre-cooked chickpeas you can find. Swap out chickpeas for butterbeans or cannellini beans!
- Garlic: fresh garlic is best for this recipe!
- Lemon: fresh lemon juice balances out the savouriness of the hummus. I've used 1 ½ lemons, but feel free to use more based on your preferences!
- Olive oil: good quality olive oil adds a nuttiness.
- Tahini: the best tahini is one that is runny and not bitter. Try and buy one from your local "global" supermarket and make sure to mix thoroughly with a spoon before adding to your hummus.
- Ground cumin: this adds a gentle flavouring and spice to our hummus. Feel free to swap out with mild paprika.
For the chicken:
- Ground chicken (chicken mince): I love ground chicken and that's what we're using in this recipe, but you can totally use chicken thighs or chicken breast for a lower fat option. Make sure to finely chop the chicken thigh or breast. Feel free to alternatively use ground pork or beef or mushrooms for a plant-based alternative.
- Harissa paste: this Tunisian spicy paste is a staple in my kitchen! But if you don't have access to it, then feel free to swap out with 1 tablespoon tomato paste + 1 teaspoon paprika + 1 teaspoon oregano.
- Garlic: fresh garlic! You could alternatively use ½ teaspoon garlic granules.
Chicken hummus bowl toppings:
- Eggs: boil medium sized eggs for just under 6 minutes for the perfect jammy egg. This boosts the protein of our chicken hummus bowl!
- Pickled peppers: I adore pickled peppers - I love the long light green ones! You could alternatively use jalapeños.
- Parsley: fresh parsley adds a lovely green touch to our dish. You could use cilantro!
Popular Additions
Some more topping ideas include adding crumbled feta cheese for a bit of a tang, sliced cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion for colour and acidity, or olives!
How To Make Chicken Hummus Bowl (with Photos)
Step 1: Place a skillet or frying pan on medium heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add in the ground chicken and fry for 5-10 minutes until slightly browned.
Step 2: Add the harissa paste and garlic to the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Fry and combine for another few minutes until aromatic and lightly caramelised.
Step 3: While your chicken is cooking, prepare your hummus. In a food processor or blender, add the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, juice of lemons, tahini, and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Taste the hummus and season according to your preferences.
Step 5: Divide the hummus between two bowls and spoon the hummus into the bowls or on plates creating a dip in the centre.
Step 6: Top with the harissa chicken, jammy eggs, pickled peppers, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
What To Serve with Chicken Hummus Bowls
I love serving them with toasted sourdough, a side salad, pitta bread, or with fragrant rice!
FAQs
Place in airtight containers into the fridge for up to 3 days.
I personally love it cold.
For sure! Sub out the chicken mince for minced tofu or finely chopped mushrooms.
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Speedy Chicken Hummus Bowl
Ingredients
For the easy homemade hummus
- 800 g canned chickpeas drain most of the liquid, leaving only a little bit.
- 3 garlic cloves add less if you're not a fan of garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 + ½ lemons juiced
- 3 tablespoon tahini
For the harissa chicken
- 500 g ground chicken or use chicken breast or chicken thigh, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
Chicken hummus bowl toppings
- 2 eggs boiled for just under 6 minutes then dropped in cold water
- 2 tablespoon pickled peppers
- 5 g fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place a skillet or frying pan on medium heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add in the ground chicken and fry for 5-10 minutes until slightly browned.
- While your chicken is cooking, prepare your hummus. In a food processor or blender, add the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, juice of lemons, tahini, and flaky salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the hummus and season according to your preferences. Now is a good time to get your eggs on the boil.
- Add the harissa paste and garlic to the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Fry and combine for another few minutes until aromatic and lightly caramelised.
- Divide the hummus between two bowls and spoon the hummus into the bowls or on plates creating a dip in the centre.
- Top with the harissa chicken, jammy eggs, pickled peppers, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve with toasted sourdough, pitta, or a side salad. Enjoy!!
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