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Cava Nero Recipe

Cava Nero Recipe

Make the best homemade Cava Nero Recipe with fresh Mediterranean ingredients, grilled chicken, hummus, feta, and flavorful sauces.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 grilled chicken thighs sliced
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup hummus
  • ¼ cup tzatziki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons harissa sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Rice
  1. Prepare jasmine rice until fluffy and tender. Let it cool slightly before assembling the Mediterranean-style bowl.
    Cooking Fluffy Jasmine Rice for the Bowl
Step 2: Season the Chicken
  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil for a rich and savory flavor.
    Chicken with Mediterranean Spices
Step 3: Grill the Chicken
  1. Cook chicken in a skillet for 5–6 minutes per side until juicy and lightly charred.
    Grilling Juicy Chicken to Perfection
Step 4: Prepare Fresh Vegetables
  1. Slice tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce into bite-sized pieces for easy layering and balanced texture.
    Preparing Fresh Mediterranean Vegetables
Step 5: Assemble the Bowl
  1. Add rice, vegetables, grilled chicken, hummus, feta, and sauces neatly into serving bowls.
    Assembling the Cava Nero Bowl
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Drizzle lemon juice and extra harissa sauce before serving warm for a bold Mediterranean flavor.
    Serving the Finished Cava Nero Recipe

Notes

Fresh ingredients and balanced sauces make this bowl taste closest to the original CAVA-style experience.