A Delicious and Healthy Chicken & Rice Dinner

Ingredients:

For Grilled Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh lemon wedges for garnish

For Brown Rice:

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• Salt to taste

For Veggie Toppings:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
• 1 avocado, sliced

For Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Grilled Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
4. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the slices.

Step 2: Cook Brown Rice

1. Rinse brown rice under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, combine rice, water or chicken broth, and a pinch of salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Veggie Toppings

1. Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp.
2. Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and slice avocado.

Step 4: Make Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5: Assemble the Bowl

1. In individual bowls, layer cooked brown rice as the base.
2. Arrange sliced grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado on top.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Step 6: Enjoy Your Healthy Chicken & Rice Bowl Mix everything together or enjoy the components separately. This Healthy Chicken & Rice Bowl is not only delicious but also a well-balanced meal that provides a variety of nutrients.

Customize the toppings based on your preferences and dietary needs for a flavorful and nutritious dinner.