Description
Bright, zesty, and refreshing Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls featuring marinated grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the lemon-dill mixture and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and cooked quinoa or rice.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the veggies and grains.
- Drizzle with remaining lemon-dill dressing and serve.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken for longer. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg