Grilled Chicken with Rice, Salad, and Creamy Yogurt Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Chicken with Rice, Salad, and Creamy Yogurt Sauce. This wholesome dish brings together succulent grilled chicken, fluffy basmati rice, a vibrant salad, and a refreshing yogurt sauce, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that is sure to please everyone at your table. Perfect for family dinners, summer barbecues, or meal prep, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients. In just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, you can serve a delicious meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups water
- Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear. Cook in a pot with water and salt until tender.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan. Season chicken breasts with olive oil and spices before grilling until cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine salad ingredients and dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Serve sliced grilled chicken over rice with salad on the side; drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg