🍽️ Grilled Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice & Fresh Veggies 🥒🍚✨
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~500
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
2 large chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the Brown Rice:
1 ½ cups brown rice
3 cups water or chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Fresh Veggies:
½ cucumber, sliced
1 cup lettuce leaves
For Garnish:
Chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Rice: Rinse the brown rice, then cook it in water or broth with salt. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and mix in fresh parsley.
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 lettuce in a bowl, add cooked rice, sliced grilled chicken, and cucumber slices.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
✨ Tips & Variations:
Add a sauce: Drizzle with tzatziki, hummus, or a light yogurt dressing.
Extra crunch: Add sliced almonds or sunflower seeds.
Spicy kick: Sprinkle with chili flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.