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Mediterranean Lemon-Dill Chicken Bowls

Mediterranean lemon-dill chicken bowls with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, tzatziki, and feta. The chicken is marinated in lemon, olive oil, dill, and garlic, then grilled until juicy and sliced for easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken marinade
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
Bowls
  • 1 cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 kalamata olives
  • 1 feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tzatziki sauce

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the lemon-dill marinade
  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, minced garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined, with visible flecks of dill throughout.
  2. Marinate chicken breasts for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning once so the surface looks evenly coated.
Grill and slice the chicken
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, then place chicken on the grates and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through with clear grill marks.
  2. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest, then slice against the grain so the pieces look juicy and evenly portioned.
Assemble the bowls
  1. Build bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa, then add sliced chicken so the center looks golden and piled high.
  2. Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives for a colorful mix, then finish with crumbled feta and a generous spoon of tzatziki.

Notes

For best flavor and tenderness, marinate the chicken in a shallow dish so it’s fully covered; refrigerate marinated chicken up to 2 hours. Store assembled bowls covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; for best texture, keep tzatziki and feta on top until serving. Freezing isn’t recommended for the bowls, but grilled chicken freezes up to 2 months if cooled and sealed. Dietary swap: use dairy-free tzatziki and feta alternatives for a lactose-reduced version.