🍽️ Grilled Chicken with Roasted Veggies & Rice Bowl 🥒🍠🍗
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Servings: 2 | Calories: ~520 per serving
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
For the Veggies:
1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds 🥒
1 cup diced sweet potato 🍠
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 tsp dried herbs (like oregano or Italian seasoning) 🌿
Salt & pepper
For the Rice:
1 cup cooked white rice 🍚 (or brown rice for a healthier twist)
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
🔥 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Toss sweet potatoes and zucchini with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway. Meanwhile, rub chicken with oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear on medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden. Let rest, then slice. Plate everything with steamed rice and garnish with parsley if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap sweet potato with carrots, pumpkin, or butternut squash.
Add a yogurt-garlic or tahini dressing for extra flavor.
Double the portion for meal prep – it stores well for 2–3 days in the fridge