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Lemon-Herb Chicken Hummus Cucumber Boats

Cool cucumber carries a concentrated chicken-and-hummus filling with almost no fuss. A smaller-portion lunch recipe, about 15 minutes total.

Published August 9, 2026 · Last updated August 20, 2026

Base yield

2 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min with cooked chicken

Meal

Lunch

Estimated nutrition per serving: About 285 kcal | 32 g protein | 3 g fiber

Cucumber boats filled with lemon-herb chicken, hummus, and feta

Ingredients

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Ingredient quantities scaled for 2 people. Base yield: 2 servings. Copy the scaled list for shopping.

  • 1 large English cucumber
  • 6 ounces cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain hummus
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Halve the cucumber lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape out the watery seeds, leaving a sturdy shell. Cut each half crosswise into two boats.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, stir together the chicken, hummus, feta, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Spoon the filling firmly into the cucumber boats. Chill for 10 minutes if time allows, then serve two boats per person.

Smaller-portion recipes

These recipes concentrate protein and useful nutrients into physically modest portions for days when you feel full sooner. Start with the plated amount, pause midway, and save the rest if you are comfortably full. A smaller portion does not mean eating as little as possible.

Using a small plate or bowl and packaging leftovers before eating can make it easier to pause without feeling wasteful.

What makes this a smaller-portion meal?

The recipe uses a compact serving format while providing an estimated 32 g of protein per serving. Save the rest if you feel comfortably full.

Important information

Educational content

Prepared by Beema Health for general educational use. This recipe has not been clinically or dietitian reviewed. Nutrition values are estimates and vary by ingredient brand, portion size, and preparation. This content is not medical advice or treatment for medication side effects.

Treatment requires evaluation

GLP-1 medications are prescription-only. A licensed provider must evaluate whether treatment is appropriate; completing an online visit does not guarantee a prescription.

Individual experiences vary

Appetite, food tolerance, symptoms, and treatment results vary by person. Stop eating when comfortably full and seek individualized guidance when needed.

Symptoms and emergencies

Contact a licensed healthcare provider if symptoms are persistent, severe, or worsening. If you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

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