Mediterranean Lemon Dill Chicken Bowls combine tender citrus-marinated chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy yogurt dressing in a balanced, layered meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups basmati rice
3 cups water
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for dressing)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (for dressing)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let rest.
- Cook rice until tender, then fluff.
- Cook chicken in a skillet until golden and fully done.
- Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and dill for dressing.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing and chopping.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, vegetables, and dressing.