Grilled Chicken with Rice & Fresh Salad 🍗🍚🥗
A healthy and delicious meal with juicy grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a fresh salad—perfect for a balanced diet!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: ~500
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp paprika 🌶
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
½ tsp salt & black pepper 🧂
For the Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
2 cups water
½ tsp salt
For the Salad:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
½ cucumber, sliced 🥒
1 cup lettuce, chopped 🥬
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water, then cook with water and salt over low heat for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Grill the Chicken: Season chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
Prepare the Salad: Mix tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Serve & Enjoy: Plate the rice, grilled chicken, and salad together for a nutritious meal!
Tips & Variations:
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a variation. 🍤
Add avocado or feta cheese for extra flavor. 🥑🧀
Serve with a yogurt dressing or hummus on the side.