Description
A vibrant and healthful meal featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and dill, served with fresh vegetables and optional quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (like cucumbers, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)
- Cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the bowl, coating it evenly with the marinade, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over quinoa or rice, topped with fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle additional lemon-dill dressing over the top if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap vegetables based on what’s in season. Optional toppings include feta cheese or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg