Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls
Bright and fresh Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep using vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Dill
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Red onion, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked through; juices should run clear.
- Chop Your Veggies: While the chicken is grilling, chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grilled chicken with the fresh veggies.
- Enhance the Flavors: Drizzle with additional lemon-dill dressing if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately or divide into meal prep containers for the week ahead.
Notes
For a twist, consider using fresh basil or mint instead of dill. You can also serve these bowls over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg