Description
A vibrant combination of bright lemon, fragrant dill, and tender grilled chicken, perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked quinoa or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a vibrant dressing.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Layer your choice of cooked quinoa or rice at the bottom of the bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumbers, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle additional lemon-dill dressing over the top if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy Mediterranean meal!
Notes
For an even more delightful meal, let your chicken marinate overnight for maximum flavor or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, Mediterranean, healthy, meal prep, lemon, dill, grilling