Description
A quick, healthy, and zesty lunch bowl featuring pan-seared chicken breast, fresh dill, lemon vinaigrette, and crisp vegetables. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups mixed greens, spinach, or arugula
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or farro (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While chicken rests, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.
- Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion. Chop dill if not already done.
- Assemble bowls with greens or grains, topped with sliced chicken, vegetables, and avocado.
- Drizzle generously with lemon dill dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
For meal prep, store chicken, veggies, and dressing separately to keep greens crisp. The dressing can be made up to a week in advance. If using canned chicken, drain and rinse before adding. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
Keywords: healthy lunch, chicken bowl, lemon dill, meal prep, quick dinner, gluten-free, high protein