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High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls

A delicious and easy meal prep option featuring chicken marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, served over basmati rice with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki.
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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: 500
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 Rice and Veggies
  • 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 for a flavor boost.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Preparing the Rice
  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
Preparing the Veggies
  1. Prep all the veggies: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber, chop lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Assemble the 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 bowls stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, they are good for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave. Don't microwave tzatziki.