Mediterranean-Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Bowl

A healthy, protein-packed meal featuring tender chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices, served with roasted chickpeas and a vibrant vegetable mix. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Mediterranean
easy 30 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F). 2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breast and coat well. Let it marinate for 10 minutes. 3. Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. 4. Meanwhile, toss the chickpeas, diced bell pepper, and zucchini with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add them to the air fryer for the last 10 minutes of the chicken cooking time. 5. Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. 6. Serve the sliced chicken over the roasted chickpeas and vegetables, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

150g chicken breast 1/2 can (100g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 zucchini, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Lemon wedge for serving

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