Description
A vibrant and healthy Lemon Herb Chicken Bowl featuring juicy marinated grilled chicken breasts, warm chickpeas infused with garlic and oregano, fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado slices. This quick, flavorful dish is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade and Meat
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for tossing chickpeas)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Assembly
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, coating them well with the marinade. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the chickpeas: While the chicken marinates, rinse and drain the chickpeas. Toss them lightly with about 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to season.
- Preheat pan and cook chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Warm chickpeas: In the last few minutes of cooking, add the seasoned chickpeas to the pan to warm through and absorb some of the chicken flavors.
- Rest and slice chicken: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips for serving.
- Assemble the bowl: Place a bed of mixed greens in serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, warmed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices if using.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the bowls and drizzle with extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, hearty meal.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 15 minutes (up to 2 hours) will deepen the flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill pan, a regular skillet works perfectly well.
- Avocado is optional but adds creaminess and healthy fats to the bowl.
- You can substitute chickpeas with other beans like cannellini or white beans if preferred.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure all seasonings and canned ingredients are certified gluten-free.
