🥗 Grilled Chicken & Veggie Rice Bowl with Feta 🧀🍗
⏳ Prep Time: 15 min | 🔥 Cook Time: 25 min | 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4 | ⚡ Calories per Serving: ~500 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts, butterflied 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1/2 tsp oregano 🌿
1/2 tsp paprika 🌶
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Rice & Veggies:
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown) 🍚
1 zucchini, sliced 🥒
1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶
1/2 cup corn kernels 🌽
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Topping:
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
🥘 Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Slice into strips.
Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pan, add zucchini, bell pepper, and corn. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
Assemble the Bowl: Divide rice into bowls, top with sautéed veggies and grilled chicken. Sprinkle with feta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve & Enjoy! 😋
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein. 🍤🌱
Drizzle with tzatziki or a yogurt dressing for extra creaminess. 🥣
Add avocado slices or olives for more flavor. 🥑🫒