Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines tender marinated chicken with fresh vegetables, grains, and a zesty lemon dressing. This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. With protein-packed chicken and a colorful assortment of veggies, each bowl is not only satisfying but also health-conscious. You can easily customize the ingredients based on your preferences or what’s in season, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat a grill or frying pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble your bowls with quinoa as the base followed by sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg