Description
A fresh and flavorful high protein Mediterranean chicken bowl with lemon-dill marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Prepare vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, and chop parsley.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make tzatziki.
- Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
- Top with chicken and add tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
- Squeeze cucumber well for thick tzatziki.
- Store sauce separately for meal prep.
- Swap rice with quinoa or lettuce with arugula if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean