Description
Fresh, balanced, and meal-prep friendly, this Mediterranean chicken bowl layers juicy lemon-dill chicken with fluffy grains, crisp vegetables, and a creamy homemade tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- A few sprigs of fresh dill (minced)
- 1 large chicken breast
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- A small bunch of fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber, then use a clean towel or paper towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the bowl components.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then drizzle with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the lemon zest and chopped dill, and let it marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the rice or quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked through, about 7–8 minutes per side. Let it rest briefly, then slice.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato.
- Assemble the bowls by layering rice or quinoa on the bottom, then add the chicken, vegetables, and a generous dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.
Notes
- This bowl works well for make-ahead lunches.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, Meal Prep, Healthy Recipe