🍗 Juicy Grilled Chicken with Rice & Roasted Veggies 🥗🍚

Nothing beats a wholesome plate of perfectly grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful roasted vegetables! 🌈✨ This easy recipe is packed with protein, full of smoky flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep. 💪❤️

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika 🌶️

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

🍚 For the Rice

1 cup basmati rice

2 cups water

½ tsp salt

1 tsp butter (optional) 🧈

🥒 For the Roasted Vegetables

1 zucchini, sliced

1 red bell pepper 🌶️

1 yellow bell pepper 💛

1 small red onion 🧅

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

½ tsp Italian seasoning 🌿

🥣 Optional Yogurt Sauce

½ cup Greek yogurt

1 tsp lemon juice 🍋

Chopped parsley 🌿

Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season the Chicken

Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken well and let it marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. 😋

2️⃣ Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until beautifully charred and fully cooked. 🔥🍗

3️⃣ Cook the Rice

Rinse the rice, add it to boiling salted water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. 🍚✨

4️⃣ Roast the Veggies

Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized. 🥕🥒🌶️

5️⃣ Make the Sauce

Mix yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, and salt until smooth. 🥣

🍽️ Serve

Arrange the grilled chicken with fluffy rice and roasted vegetables on a plate. Add a dollop of creamy yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley. 🌿✨