Description
A delicious and healthy Lemon Herb Chicken Bowl topped with a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
- Assemble the bowl by placing quinoa at the bottom, followed by mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocado.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Chicken Bowl, Tahini Sauce, Healthy Meal, Mediterranean Cuisine