Grilled Chicken & Rice Veggie Bowl with Herb Yogurt
Transform your meals with the Grilled Chicken & Rice Veggie Bowl with Herb Yogurt. This colorful and satisfying dish combines succulent grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy herb yogurt sauce that ties everything together. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep or gatherings. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite while keeping your meals healthy and customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2–3 lettuce leaves
- red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro), chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill or pan-sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Prepare the white rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Mix well.
- Slice cucumber into rounds and halve cherry tomatoes; thinly slice red onion and tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble by placing rice at the base of a serving bowl; layer with chicken strips, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, lettuce pieces, and red onion. Add a dollop of herb yogurt sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg