Refreshing Chicken & Cucumber Tomato Bowl: Your New Favorite Lunch

Refreshing Chicken & Cucumber Tomato Bowl: Your New Favorite Lunch

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Refreshing Chicken & Cucumber Tomato Bowl

Enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken, cucumber, and tomato bowl with a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

5 from 1 review
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well coated.
  2. 2
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3
    While chicken cools, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dill, honey (or maple syrup), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until emulsified.
  5. 5
    Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  6. 6
    Serve immediately. For meal prep, store chicken, vegetables, and dressing separately and combine just before eating.

💡 Notes

Feel free to add a base of quinoa or brown rice for a more filling meal. Leftover components can be stored separately for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Consider adding crumbled feta or olives for a Mediterranean twist.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 350 kcal
Protein 35g
Total Fat 18g
Saturated Fat 3g
Carbs 15g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 6g
Sodium 400mg
Cholesterol 85mg

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