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Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls

Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls

A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowl recipe that brings flavors of summer and comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Quinoa Base

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth

For the Yogurt Dill Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembly

  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions
 

Marinate and Cook

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Rinse the quinoa under cool water. In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steam off-heat for 5 minutes.
  • Stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Chill in the fridge.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill each side for about 6–7 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Scoop quinoa into each bowl. Top with sliced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Drizzle with yogurt dill sauce.

Notes

This bowl is forgiving; use what you have—add roasted red peppers, swap feta for goat cheese, or top with sunflower seeds. The yogurt sauce is delicious as a dip or salad dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Bowl, Healthy Dinner, meal prep, Mediterranean Cuisine, Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls, Quinoa Bowl
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