Description
Zesty and Fresh: Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls for Effortless Meal Prep is a vibrant, flavorful dish that makes healthy eating easy and enjoyable. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this recipe combines tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and fragrant dill, served over a bed of wholesome quinoa or rice. Packed with fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, these bowls are not only nutritious but also highly customizable to fit your taste preferences. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or quick lunches, you’ll look forward to enjoying every bite of these delicious bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast/Thighs
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Dill
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt and Pepper
- 4 cups Cooked Quinoa or Rice
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 pint Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Red Onion
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss cubed chicken in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven or grill to 400°F. Bake the marinated chicken for 18–20 minutes or grill for about 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble your bowls with cooked quinoa or rice as the base, topped with diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and cooked chicken.
- Finish by adding crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives. Drizzle with extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg