Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowl: Easy & Flavorful Delight
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the chicken over cooked quinoa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and dill before cooking.
- Can substitute quinoa with rice or couscous.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg