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Spicy Grilled Chicken

Spicy Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salad & Garlic Rice


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 35

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Spicy Grilled Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano

For the Avocado Salad:

  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the Garlic Rice:

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Directions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and oregano.
  • Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

2️⃣ Grill the Chicken:

  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
  • Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F/75°C).
  • Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.

3️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Rice:

  • In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  • Stir in cooked rice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then set aside.

4️⃣ Make the Avocado Salad:

  • In a bowl, toss sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

5️⃣ Mix the Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

  • Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

  • Plate the garlic rice, grilled chicken, and avocado salad.
  • Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Protein: 45