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High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls

These bowls are packed with fresh flavors, protein-rich chicken, and vibrant vegetables, making for a quick and healthy meal prep option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1.25 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
For the Bowls
  • 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
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (Fage preferred)
  • 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

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Cooking the Chicken and Rice
  1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make the tzatziki sauce.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Assemble bowls with warm rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
  2. Top with cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

These fabulous bowls keep well! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze components separately for a month. Keep the tzatziki sauce in a separate container to avoid sogginess.