Description
Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy honey-yogurt sauce. This delightful meal not only transports your taste buds to the sun-kissed Mediterranean but is also perfect for weeknight dinners and summer gatherings. Customizable and nutritious, these bowls are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and honey until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Slice cooked chicken and layer over quinoa or rice with diced cucumbers and tomatoes. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with additional dill.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg