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Healthy Grilled Chicken Plate

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This Healthy Grilled Chicken Plate is a clean, balanced meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, wholesome grains, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner, it’s a nutritious and customizable dish that’s satisfying and easy to make any day of the week.

Ingredients

  • For the Grilled Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Plate (Choose your favorites):
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice, quinoa, or couscous
  • 1 cup steamed or roasted vegetables (broccoli, zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers)
  • ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber slices
  • Mixed greens or baby spinach
  • Light vinaigrette or Greek yogurt-based dressing

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
  2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken and marinate for 20 minutes (or up to a few hours).
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. While chicken cooks, prepare grains, vegetables, and toppings.
  5. Slice grilled chicken and arrange on plate with grains, veggies, and greens. Top with dressing or lemon juice.

Notes

  • Swap grains with farro, bulgur, or wild rice.
  • Add Mediterranean touches like hummus, olives, or feta.
  • Spice it up with chili flakes or cayenne in the marinade.
  • Use shrimp, tofu, chickpeas, or eggs instead of chicken.
  • Try toppings like tzatziki, guacamole, or tahini for extra flavor.

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