High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls (Easy & Meal Prep Friendly)
A fresh and flavorful high protein Mediterranean chicken bowl with lemon-dill marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1½ 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
- 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.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
- Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
- Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Assemble bowls with warm rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
- Top with cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for the most flavorful result. Be sure to squeeze the grated cucumber thoroughly for thick tzatziki. Store the tzatziki separately if prepping for lunch to keep veggies crisp. Use quinoa or arugula as a swap for rice or lettuce for added variety.