Description
Enjoy a delicious and wholesome meal with this Balsamic Chicken Rice topped with Grilled Veggies and a luscious Whipped Feta. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Grilled Veggies:
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for whipped feta)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest, then slice.
- Grill the Veggies: In the same pan, grill zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes until tender and slightly charred.
- Make the Whipped Feta: In a blender or food processor, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange bowls with cooked rice, sliced chicken, and grilled vegetables. Top with a generous spoon of whipped feta and drizzle with extra balsamic if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
