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A delicious plate of High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls (Easy & Meal Prep Friendly)

High Protein Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls (Easy & Meal Prep Friendly)

These Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls are packed with protein and perfect for meal prep, making healthy eating easy and delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 567 g chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 80 ml olive oil divided
  • 15 g lemon zest
  • 45 ml lemon juice divided
  • 75 g honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 360 g basmati rice
  • 300 g diced tomatoes
  • 300 g chopped cucumber
  • 240 g chopped lettuce
  • 150 g thinly sliced red onion
  • 150 g crumbled feta
  • 15 g chopped fresh parsley
  • 240 g Greek yogurt (Fage preferred)
  • 120 g grated cucumber, squeezed dry
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 15 g finely chopped dill

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill Pan

Method
 

  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.
  3. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
  5. Prep all vegetables: dice tomatoes, chop cucumber and lettuce, slice onion, chop parsley, and crumble feta.
  6. Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to make the tzatziki sauce.
  7. Assemble bowls with warm rice, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta.
  8. Top with cooked chicken and a generous spoonful of tzatziki.
  9. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap out the chicken for another protein.