High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls
A delightful and balanced meal featuring chicken, fresh vegetables, and vibrant lemon-dill flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions using vegetable broth for added flavor.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let them rest before slicing.
- Layer the rice, sliced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in bowls.
- Top with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken longer and adjust seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg