Description
Mexican-inspired chicken & rice bowls bring zesty flavors straight to your dinner table. Succulent chicken nestled on fluffy rice creates a perfect harmony, drizzled with luxurious garlic sauce that promises pure comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Base and Herbs:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Massage chicken breasts with a blend of olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating for maximum flavor infusion.
- Position chicken on a preheated grill, maintaining medium heat intensity for precise cooking.
- Cook chicken approximately 6-7 minutes per side, monitoring internal temperature and clarity of emerging juices to confirm thorough preparation.
- Allow grilled chicken to rest momentarily, enabling internal juices to redistribute and preserve moisture.
- Carefully slice chicken into elegant, uniform thin strips using a sharp knife.
- Craft creamy garlic sauce by amalgamating mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely minced garlic, subtle red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
- Vigorously whisk sauce ingredients until achieving a harmonious, silky texture.
- Arrange warm, fluffy rice as the foundational layer within serving bowls.
- Strategically layer thinly sliced grilled chicken atop rice foundation.
- Lavishly drizzle prepared creamy garlic sauce over chicken and rice.
- Garnish with delicately chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by pounding breasts evenly for consistent cooking and juiciness.
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed sauce alternative.
- Use instant rice or pre-cooked grains to reduce total meal preparation time.
- For gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients like mayo are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg