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Grilled Chicken with Rice & Tomato Salad

Brazilian-style grilled chicken breast with garlic and lime, served with quick vegetable rice, fresh tomato salad, and a zesty lime-cilantro dipping sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
42g
Grilled Chicken with Rice & Tomato Salad
freshquickbrazilianchickenjuicytendercrispySalad

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).

  3. Step 3

    Squeeze 1 lime over the chicken. Transfer to a plate and let rest 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Warm rice in the skillet, stirring, for 1 minute. Divide rice between two plates.

  5. Step 5

    Toss tomatoes and lettuce with remaining lime juice, cilantro, 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Slice chicken and arrange over rice. Add salad alongside. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch stainless steel or nonstick skillet
  • paper towels
  • knife and cutting board
  • instant-read thermometer (optional but recommended)

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