Description
Grilled Chicken with Rice and Fresh Tomato-Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings together the rich flavors of smoky grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a refreshing salad. Perfect for any occasion, this meal is easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients. The combination of juicy chicken seasoned with smoked paprika and a crisp salad made from fresh tomatoes and cucumbers delivers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or need a quick weeknight meal, this dish will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley or mint
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a medium pot, combine rice with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low until fluffy.
- Rub the chicken breast with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar), season with salt and black pepper, then toss to mix well.
- Serve slices of grilled chicken alongside the fluffy rice and salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg