Description
These Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are incredibly flavorful, healthy, and quick to make, featuring a delicious combination of lemon, dill, and savory chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
4 (about 1.5 lbs) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/4 cup Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup Dry Quinoa, cooked
1 Large Cucumber, diced
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (optional)
Fresh Dill Sprigs, for garnish
1/4 cup Olive Oil (for dressing)
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for dressing)
1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill (for dressing)
1 clove Garlic, minced (for dressing)
1/2 teaspoon Salt (for dressing)
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (for dressing)
1/2 teaspoon Honey (optional, for dressing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Cook the Quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, typically simmering for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the olives. Combine in a large bowl
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brow
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips
- Make the Lemon-Dill Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and honey in a small bowl
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls, top with vegetables and sliced chicken, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with dill
Notes
For the best flavor, allow chicken to marinate for up to 4 hours.
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or grains.
Store components separately for meal prep to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg