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