copycat cava bowl

Recreate the ultimate Copycat CAVA Bowl at home with fresh vegetables, flavorful grains, air-fried protein, and creamy Mediterranean sauces. A healthy and customizable meal for any time!

Copycat CAVA Bowl

Greens (arugula

Grains (rice, quinoa, or farro, cooked)

Protein (grilled chicken, falafel, or roasted chickpeas)

Hummus

Tzatziki Sauce

Harissa

Pickled Onions

Feta Cheese

Cucumbers

Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)

Pita Chips (or Bread)

For falafel or chicken, season them with Mediterranean spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.

Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes for falafel or 15-18 minutes for chicken, flipping halfway for even cooking.

While the air fryer is running, cook your grains (quinoa, rice, or farro) on the stovetop or in a rice cooker according to package instructions.

Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and prepare pickled onions. Set them aside for assembling the bowl.

Lightly spray pita chips with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning if desired. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes until crisp.

Start with a base of greens and grains, then add the air-fried falafel or chicken.

Layer on vegetables, hummus, tzatziki, harissa, and feta cheese.

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill and serve immediately with warm pita chips or bread. Enjoy your restaurant-style CAVA bowl at home!

These copycat CAVA bowls are a homemade version of the Harissa Avocado bowls at the popular chain. Spicy marinated and grilled chicken is served on a bed of power greens with high-protein rice, pickled red onions, creamy avocado, feta, and a hot honey harissa vinaigrette.

Copycat Cava Bowl with Harissa Chicken and Avocado

olive oil

garlic

harissa paste

Greek yogurt

honey

½ lemon, juiced

fine sea salt

black pepper

chicken thighs,

extra virgin olive oil

minced

apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper,

Kaizen rice, prepared

power greens

Persian cucumbers, diced

avocado,

Pickled red onions

feta

Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine...

Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the chicken marinade: olive oil, garlic, harissa paste, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk well, then add the chicken thighs and toss to coat them. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours. 

Make the vinaigrette: Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in...

Make the vinaigrette: Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a small dish or mason jar. Whisk well, taste, and adjust as needed. 

Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to 425°F. Add...

Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to 425°F. Add the marinated chicken to the grill and cook each side for about 5-7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes. Repeat one more time, if needed, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.

Assemble: Create your power bowls. Add the Kaizen...

Assemble: Create your power bowls. Add the Kaizen rice and power greens to the base of each bowl, then top with the cucumber and sliced chicken. Arrange the avocado slices and pickled red onions on top and finish off with crumbled feta and the vinaigrette. 

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