Description
A flavorful dish featuring chicken marinated in lemon and dill, served in a bowl with fresh vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, dill, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In serving bowls, layer quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with any remaining marinade.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mediterranean lemon dill chicken bowls