Description
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option, featuring marinated grilled chicken served over a bed of fresh vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
- Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with any remaining marinade if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or grains to the bowl as desired.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Bowls, Grilled Chicken, Healthy Meal, Quinoa Bowl