Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls
A vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy lemon-dill dressing served over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chopped fresh veggies (cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Prepare the veggies by dicing cucumbers and bell peppers and halving the tomatoes.
- Make the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Add Greek yogurt for creaminess if desired.
- Assemble your bowls starting with rice or quinoa, topping with grilled chicken and chopped veggies.
- Garnish with extra dill or feta cheese before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Great for meal prep! Use marinated chickpeas for a vegan option or experiment with different herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowls, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, grilled chicken, lemon-dill dressing