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Grilled Chicken Bowl with Rice and Vegetables

A quick and healthy bowl with juicy grilled chicken, brown rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy orange sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
40g
Grilled Chicken Bowl with Rice and Vegetables
quickhealthyAmericangluten-freechickentendercrunchyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tomato
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ¼ cup cashews

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 1 cup brown rice in 2 cups water with a pinch of salt until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season 1 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and charred, about 6 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Slice 1 cucumber and 1 tomato. Toss with 2 cups spinach and a drizzle of olive oil.

  4. 4

    Slice the chicken and serve over the rice with the vegetables and 1/4 cup cashews. Drizzle with your favorite orange sauce or a squeeze of lemon.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Pot with lid
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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