Garlic Lemon Chicken Bowl
Bright, zesty, and packed with flavor, this Garlic Lemon Chicken Bowl is the perfect healthy meal you’ll want on repeat! Juicy, tender chicken is marinated in a bold garlic lemon sauce, then served over a hearty base of rice or greens with fresh veggies for a balanced, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- For the Garlic Lemon Chicken
- 600 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Bowl Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cooked chickpeas or black beans
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Optional Sauce or Finish
- Plain yogurt or tzatziki
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss well to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: While the chicken rests, prepare the bowl ingredients by chopping vegetables and warming the cooked grains.
- Step 4: Slice the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
- Step 5: Assemble the bowls by layering grains at the bottom, followed by vegetables, chickpeas, and chicken. Drizzle with yogurt sauce or extra lemon juice if desired.