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A delicious Grilled Lemon Chicken Bowl featuring sliced grilled chicken, quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and a lemon slice.

Grilled Lemon Chicken Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring grilled lemon chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
  5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
  7. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over each bowl before serving.

Notes

You can substitute grilled chicken with pan-seared chicken if grilling is not an option. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

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