Description
Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring tender, marinated chicken atop a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, these bowls are drizzled with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it ideal for impressing family and friends without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Chop your choice of vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- If grilling, set to medium-high heat; if baking, preheat to 400?F (200?C).
- Grill or bake the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through?6-7 minutes per side on the grill or approximately 25 minutes in the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and arrange over chopped veggies in serving bowls. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg