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Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls

Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls for Vibrant Meal Prep

Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls offer a delightful burst of flavor, combining juicy chicken, quinoa, and fresh veggies in a healthy meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 375

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill dried dill can be used at a 1:3 ratio
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil a good quality oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh garlic preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup quinoa or rice prepared as noted on the package
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced; optional soak in water
For the Dressing (Optional)
  • to taste lemon-dill dressing for creaminess, mix with yogurt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • pot
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, dill, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions. Rinse quinoa, combine with water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let rest for about 10 minutes. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Prepare fresh vegetables: chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Soak onion in cold water if desired.
  5. Slice grilled chicken into strips. In each bowl, layer quinoa or rice, followed by chicken and fresh veggies.
  6. Drizzle with dressing if using, and serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra dill, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers; keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Dressings should be stored separately to maintain freshness.

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