Name: Greek Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls with Mint
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; juice and zest of 2 large lemons; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; fresh mint leaves for garnish; lemon wedges for serving

Description

These Greek Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls with Mint feature tender lemony chicken, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables served over grains for a bright and balanced weeknight dinner. The tangy marinade of lemon, dill, and mint makes each bowl vibrant and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 tablespoons olive oil

juice and zest of 2 large lemons

3 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 cup diced cucumber

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

fresh mint leaves for garnish

lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. whisk olive oil lemon juice zest garlic dill mint oregano salt and pepper in a bowl

2. add chicken and coat evenly then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

3. heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high

4. grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through then let rest before slicing

5. divide cooked grains among four bowls

6. layer cucumber tomatoes red onion and olives over grains

7. slice chicken and arrange over vegetables

8. sprinkle feta and mint leaves on top

9. serve with lemon wedges

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 4
Protein: 36

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