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Flavorful Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls

Lemon-Dill Chicken
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These Mediterranean-inspired lemon-dill chicken bowls are the perfect healthy weeknight dinner—zesty, fresh, and full of flavor with minimal fuss. Packed with tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, and crisp veggies, they’re a wholesome meal you’ll crave on repeat.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil (plus more for cooking)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped
  • 2–3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 English Cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • Optional: Tzatziki Sauce or extra Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add cubed chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes if time allows.
  2. Rinse quinoa well. Combine with broth or water in saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and cooked through (165°F).
  4. Prep veggies: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion, halve olives.
  5. Assemble bowls: layer quinoa, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta in each bowl.
  6. Drizzle with extra vinaigrette or a dollop of tzatziki. Serve warm or room temp and enjoy!

Notes

Let chicken marinate longer (up to 4 hrs) for more flavor. Swap quinoa with farro or brown rice, or use chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option. Tastes great cold or warm!

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