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Grilled Chicken & Zucchini Rice Bowls

A healthy and vibrant bowl featuring spiced grilled chicken, charred zucchini, and fluffy rice, all drizzled with a zesty creamy herb sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Base
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice uncooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Spice Rub
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
Creamy Herb Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, or basil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp water to thin sauce

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Pot (for rice)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
  2. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub over chicken breasts.
  3. Toss zucchini rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 5-6 mins per side until cooked through (165°F).
  5. Grill zucchini 3-4 mins per side until charred but tender.
  6. Whisk yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and water until smooth.
  7. Slice chicken. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and zucchini. Drizzle generously with sauce.

Notes

Store sauce separately if meal prepping to keep everything fresh.