Ingredients
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- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons hummus or greek yogurt
- optional: olives, mixed greens
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let soak for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing it to retain juiciness.
- Serve warm quinoa or rice as a base in bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Finish with a dollop of hummus or Greek yogurt, adding creaminess to the dish.
Last Step:
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For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if you have time.
Serve with a side of olives or mixed greens for added freshness.
Feel free to swap quinoa for rice or vice versa based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 85mg