High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls

A delightful and nutritious bowl filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Marinade

4 pieces Chicken breasts Skinless, boneless
1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons Dill Fresh or dried
2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin for flavor
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground

For the Bowl Assembly

1 cup Basmati rice Cooked according to package instructions
1 cup Cucumber Diced
1 cup Tomatoes Diced
1/2 cup Red onion Diced
1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce For topping

Method

Marinating the Chicken

In a bowl, marinate chicken breasts in lemon juice, dill, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking the Chicken

Grill or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

Preparing the Rice and Vegetables

Cook basmati rice according to package instructions.
Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Assembling the Bowls

Assemble the bowls by layering rice, diced vegetables, sliced chicken, and a dollop of tzatziki on top.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

These bowls are versatile; serve as a hearty lunch or light dinner. Consider adding feta cheese or serving with pita bread. Store components separately in airtight containers for freshness.