Description
A healthy and delicious meal featuring grilled chicken, tender green beans, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon or drizzle of sriracha for extra flavor
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side.
- Steam green beans until tender-crisp, or sauté in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions, fluff with a fork, and plate as the base.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips and lay it over the rice.
- Add the green beans to the side and top with lemon or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight for even more flavor. Add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken, Rice Bowl, Healthy Recipe, Quick Dinner, Meal Prep