Gluten-Free Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls For Spring Dinner
A refreshing and healthy bowl featuring lemon-dill chicken, perfect for a spring dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad by combining cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it and serve it over a bed of quinoa topped with the salad mixture.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top if desired.
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Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg