Description
A wholesome and flavorful bowl featuring juicy herb-marinated chicken, smoky grilled zucchini, fragrant garlic rice, and a creamy herb sauce that ties everything together in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large (about 1 pound)
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 6 cloves (3 minced for rice, 3 for marinade)
- Fresh Herbs: 1/2 cup mixed parsley, basil, and dill
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, divided
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Zucchini: 2 medium, sliced lengthwise
- Long-Grain White Rice: 1 1/2 cups, uncooked
- Chicken Broth: 3 cups
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Greek Yogurt: 1/2 cup (for sauce)
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons (for sauce)
- Cucumber: 1/4 cup, finely diced (for sauce)
- Extra Herbs (for garnish): Parsley or dill
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and a skillet for garlic rice.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook rice in chicken broth until fluffy. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until golden, then stir into rice.
- Assemble the Dish: Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Grill zucchini slices until charred and tender.
- Cook to Perfection: Slice chicken after resting for 5 minutes. Blend yogurt, mayonnaise, cucumber, and herbs into a creamy sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon garlic rice into bowls, top with zucchini and chicken, drizzle with herb sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm, fresh, and comforting bites in every spoonful.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Use day-old rice to prevent sogginess in garlic rice.
- Rest chicken before slicing to lock in juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg