Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls. This vibrant dish combines succulent marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, these bowls will satisfy your cravings while keeping your meals light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- Fresh veggies: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion
- Crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives (optional)
- Plain Greek yogurt for the sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides (about 4–5 minutes each).
- While the chicken rests, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and chopped dill for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base; top with chicken, veggies, feta cheese, olives (if using), and drizzle sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg