Grilled Chicken with Rice, Fries & Salad
Brazilian-style grilled chicken marinated in garlic, lime, and oil, served with crispy fries, fluffy rice, and a fresh lettuce-tomato salad. A complete weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 8 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 8 oz frozen french fries
- 2 cups (chopped) lettuce and tomatoes, mixed
Instructions
- 1
Mix minced garlic, lime juice, and 3 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, season with salt and pepper, then rub with the marinade.
- 2
Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp hits 165°F.
- 3
While chicken cooks, prepare frozen fries according to package directions (usually 12–15 min in oven or air fryer).
- 4
Warm the cooked rice in a skillet or microwave until just hot, about 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Toss lettuce and tomatoes with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 6
Slice chicken, then plate rice, fries, salad, and chicken together. Drizzle any pan juices over the chicken.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- small mixing bowl
- meat thermometer
- knife and cutting board
- microwave or oven (for rice and fries)
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