Copycat CAVA Bowl Recipe

For the Harissa Honey Chicken:

• 2 pounds chicken thighs skinless and boneless
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup harissa
• 5 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey

For The Rice

• 2 cups water or vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup brown jasmine rice thoroughly rinsed - or basmati rice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, optional

For The Harissa Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons harissa or 1 tablespoon harissa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For The Toppings

• 6 cups salad greens washed and spin dried
• 1 cup cucumbers diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• ½ cup pickled red onions
• 1 cup hummus
• ½ cup Crazy Feta or crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup kalamata olives
• 1 cup tzatziki
• 1 cup corn grilled or canned (and drained)
• Pita bread chips optional