🍽️ Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies 🥒🍅✨
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~450
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
2 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the Rice & Veggies:
1 ½ cups jasmine rice
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, sliced
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
Extra lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add rice and salt, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
3️⃣ Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl: Place cooked rice in a bowl, arrange sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices on top.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with a lemon wedge.
✨ Tips & Variations:
Add a sauce: Drizzle with a light yogurt dressing or tzatziki.
Extra crunch: Add roasted almonds or sunflower seeds.
Spicy kick: Sprinkle with chili flakes or serve with Sriracha.