Copycat Cava Harissa Chicken Bowls
Craving CAVA but don't want to leave the house? This Copycat CAVA Harissa Chicken Bowl brings all those bold, fresh flavors to your own kitchen with juicy harissa chicken, fluffy brown rice, crisp vegetables, creamy hummus, and a homemade harissa vinaigrette that steals the show. It's the kind of lunch you'll actually look forward to all week.
Servings 6
Calories 590kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
For the harissa vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Served with
- Mixed greens
- Pickled red onion
- Brown rice
- Feta cheese or crazy feta
- Sliced avocado
- Hummus
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl or zip lock bag.
- Add all the marinade ingredients and mix until the chicken is well coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a mason jar or a bowl and place in the fridge until you're ready to eat. The earlier you make the dressing the better the flavors come together!
- Once you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot add the chicken and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and it starts to get crispy.
- Now it's time to assemble! To each bowl add some mixed greens, rice, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, pickled red onions, and the harissa chicken. Top with the dressing and a sprinkle of feta cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 6g