Spicy Harissa Honey Chicken Bowls (Cava Bowls)
This spicy Harissa Honey Chicken Bowl is a healthy, flavor-packed CAVA-inspired meal you can make at home. Perfectly charred chicken thighs, zesty toppings, and a gluten-free base make this bowl irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rice
- 8-10 Chicken Thighs
- 1 Large Cucumber
- 1 Cup Tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 Red Onion chopped
- 1/2 Cup Parsley chopped
- 2 Cups Arugula
Harissa Honey Chicken Marinade
- 2 Tablespoons Harissa Paste
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
Toppings
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Pickled Red Onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together harissa paste honey, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Add chicken thighs and toss until fully coated. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
- Broil: Preheat your oven to 500°F and broil chicken thighs on a baking sheet about 15 minutes until slightly charred and cooked through.Grill: Fire up your grill and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until nicely charred.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice according to package directions. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Toss together for a simple Mediterranean-style salad.
- Start with a rice base. Add your salad mix and a handful of arugula. Top with sliced chicken thighs, then pile on olives, feta, hummus, tzatziki, and pickled red onions. Enjoy!