Description
These High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (chopped)
- Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh dill in a mixing bowl. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a preheated grill or pan over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble your bowls with quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced chicken. Top with feta cheese and a drizzle of lemon juice if desired.
- Enjoy! Dig into your high-protein Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece.
Notes
These bowls store well in the fridge for 4-5 days. Adjust ingredients to your taste, and feel free to experiment with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg