Name: Cava bowl recipe: an easy Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 2 cm cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 boneless chicken thighs or 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 cups finely shredded lettuce; 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa; ½ cup hummus; ½ cup chopped cucumber; ½ cup chopped tomato; ¼ cup crumbled feta (optional); Lemon wedges, herbs and chilli to serve

Cava bowl recipe: an easy Mediterranean-inspired chicken bowl

A bright, flexible bowl with roasted sweet potato, seasoned chicken, hummus, grains and crunchy vegetables.

Published by Easy Bites Online · Edited by Angus Robertson · Updated 7 September 2026

Editorially reviewed. This retained recipe has been checked for complete ingredients, clear steps, timings and servings. It is not labelled as personally kitchen-tested.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

2 bowls

Method

Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Toss the sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
While the sweet potato cooks, season the chicken and cook in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice. If using chickpeas, warm them in the pan with a little olive oil and paprika instead.
Divide the lettuce and grains between two bowls. Add the roasted sweet potato, chicken or chickpeas, hummus, cucumber and tomato.
Finish with feta, herbs, lemon and chilli to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.