Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden and juicy. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
- Toss the asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for about 12–15 minutes or grill until charred and tender.
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, parsley, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill in the fridge.
- Rinse the rice under cold water and boil in salted water. Let simmer until the rice is soft and fluffy.
- Layer the fluffy rice, grilled chicken, roasted asparagus, and fresh tomato salsa on a plate. Garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
Ensure your grill or pan is hot before adding the chicken for nice grill marks. Do not overcook the asparagus; it should still have a slight crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, asparagus, tomato salsa, healthy meal, family dinner