Description
These vibrant Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Bowls combine juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken with fresh vegetables and grains for a balanced, flavorful meal that’s ideal for both quick dinners and make-ahead lunches. With bright citrus notes, aromatic herbs, and a colorful medley of nutritious ingredients, these bowls deliver restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (zested + juiced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover, and chill at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Grill to perfection: Fire up the grill (or a grill pan) over medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side, until it reads 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice/quinoa among four containers. Top with chicken slices, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and parsley. Drizzle any extra juices from the chicken over the top.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. When you’re ready to eat, pop in microwave ~1½ minutes or enjoy cold for a crisp, picnic-style bite!
Notes
- For meal prep, store the feta cheese separately and add it just before serving for best texture.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for a juicier result.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broil the chicken in the oven.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving for an extra pop of flavor.
- This recipe works beautifully with other grains like farro or couscous.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, meal prep, lemon herb chicken, healthy bowl, Mediterranean chicken, quinoa bowl, make-ahead lunch