High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls
Delicious and nutritious meal prep option with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty flavors, perfect for boosting protein intake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Layer the quinoa or rice, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a serving bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately or meal prep into containers for later use.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken longer than 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold, and keep tzatziki sauce separate for meal prep to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg