Name: Lemon Dill Chicken Grain Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked grains (quinoa, rice, or farro); 1 cup steamed or roasted vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, or carrots); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion; Optional: fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Description

This Lemon Dill Chicken Grain Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal that combines marinated chicken with a nutritious grain base, topped with a zesty lemon-dill dressing.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Grain Base

2 cups cooked grains (quinoa, rice, or farro)
1 cup steamed or roasted vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, or carrots)

For the Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembly

1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Optional: fresh dill sprigs for garnish

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken – In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 20–30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken – Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest briefly.
Prepare the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the Bowls – Divide cooked grains between bowls. Layer with greens, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Top with cooked chicken.
Drizzle and Serve – Pour the lemon-dill dressing over each bowl and garnish with fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize this bowl with your favorite grains and vegetables.
Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the marinade and dressing to suit your taste.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 460 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg