Description
Delicious and satisfying Mediterranean chicken bowls bursting with fresh flavors of lemon and dill, perfect for meal prep or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (Fage preferred)
- ½ cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl or zip-top bag.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm.
- Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
- Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble bowls with warm rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
- Top with cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Customize with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken bowls, healthy meal prep, lemon dill chicken