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Lemon Chili Grilled Chicken Bowls

A tasty and healthy meal of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon-tahini sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the bowls
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, corn) Feel free to use any vegetables you like.
For the sauce
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup tahini Can be substituted with yogurt if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • as needed water for sauce consistency
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Grilling the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, honey, and water until smooth. Adjust water to achieve desired consistency.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. Cook the mixed vegetables in a skillet over medium heat until tender.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Slice the grilled chicken and assemble the bowls with quinoa or rice, grilled chicken, and mixed veggies.
  2. Drizzle with lemon-tahini sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving again.