Description
Discover the sunshine on your plate with these Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, fresh dill, and garlic, then grilled to perfection alongside vibrant seasonal vegetables. This dish not only bursts with flavor but also brings people together, making it ideal for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, etc.)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for 6-7 minutes or bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add your chosen vegetables to cook them until tender-crisp.
- Slice the chicken and layer it over rice or quinoa with grilled vegetables on top.
- Squeeze additional lemon juice over the bowls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg