Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls with Creamy Tzatziki
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
These Mediterranean chicken bowls are a healthy‚ convenient option for weeknight or meal-prep dinners․ Chopped lemon and dill chicken and vegetables‚ such as cucumber and tomato‚ provide contrast in texture and flavor․ Tzatziki sauce is served on top of each bowl․ This dish is well liked․ You can make a Mediterranean-style dish in 30 minutes․
Ingredients
- •1 ¼ lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- •⅓ cup olive oil
- •1 ½ tbsp lemon zest
- •3 tbsp lemon juice
- •2 ½ tbsp honey
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 ½ tsp oregano
- •1 ½ 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 (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
Instructions
- 1
Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl or zip-top bag. Whisk until well blended.
- 2
Add chicken cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- 3
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Cook the marinated chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 5
Prepare basmati rice according to package directions and keep warm.
- 6
Dice the tomatoes, chop the cucumber and lettuce, slice the onion, chop the parsley, and crumble the feta.
- 7
Mix the yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill for the tzatziki sauce.
- 8
Assemble your bowls with warm rice, followed by lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
- 9
Top each bowl with the cooked chicken and tzatziki.
- 10
Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
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