Description
Experience a balanced, protein-packed meal with these vibrant rice bowls. Featuring succulent, spice-rubbed grilled chicken and beautifully charred zucchini, this dish is served over a fragrant bed of jasmine rice. Topped with a zesty, creamy herb yogurt sauce, this 30-minute recipe brings restaurant-quality smoky flavors to your weeknight dinner table, making it a perfect, healthy choice for busy families.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons olive oil (for the grill)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, cilantro, or basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the sauce)
1-2 tablespoons water (for thinning sauce consistency)
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve, then cook according to package directions.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts and zucchini slices with olive oil and the prepared spice rub evenly on all sides.
Preheat your outdoor grill or cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F.
Grill zucchini rounds for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and tender.
Whisk together Greek yogurt, chopped herbs, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and water in a medium bowl.
Divide the cooked jasmine rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken and charred zucchini, and drizzle generously with the herb sauce.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is not sliced too thin to prevent it from falling through grill grates. You can prep the sauce ahead of time and keep it refrigerated for up to 2 days for even better flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion