Description
Succulent Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls deliver a zesty culinary journey through Greek-inspired flavors. Fresh herbs, tangy citrus, and perfectly grilled chicken create an irresistible meal that transports you to coastal Greece with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup (185 grams) quinoa
Fresh Vegetables and Accompaniments:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 pint (340 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Herbs, Seasonings, and Dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup (227 grams) plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing container, allowing flavors to meld for half an hour at room temperature.
- Thoroughly rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook following package instructions until fluffy and tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F or prepare grill to medium heat. Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring complete and even cooking.
- After chicken cools for 3-5 minutes, slice into uniform diagonal strips for even distribution in bowls.
- Chop cucumber into small cubes, slice cherry tomatoes in halves, and thinly slice red onion to create fresh vegetable components.
- Whisk Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Layer quinoa as base in serving containers, arranging sliced chicken, prepared vegetables, and kalamata olives strategically.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over assembled bowls for additional Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Store yogurt sauce separately to maintain its creamy consistency, adding just before consuming to preserve freshness.
Notes
- Marinating transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed powerhouse, allowing herbs and citrus to deeply penetrate the meat for maximum taste.
- Quinoa provides a protein-rich, gluten-free base that absorbs the Mediterranean-inspired marinade beautifully, creating a nutritious foundation for the bowl.
- Chilling yogurt sauce separately prevents soggy ingredients and maintains the crisp texture of vegetables during meal prep or storage.
- Customize the bowl by swapping chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version that still delivers robust Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg